Features of diving in Crimea

Diving is a popular hobby for the active and courageous. This hobby attracts more and more people who want to appreciate the underwater beauty with their own eyes. Most divers say that diving in Crimea is no worse than in Europe or in eastern countries. In the article, we will consider the best places on the peninsula for diving, and also tell you how to begin your journey to a novice diver.

It's no secret that the Crimea is a great place that attracts many tourists every year. The peninsula offers guests an excellent holiday. It will be interesting for both fans of active pastime and vacationers choosing relaxation and peace. The peninsula has many amazing places that are suitable for diving. The beauty of the sea world is striking in its picturesqueness.

This is a popular destination, especially for active and experienced divers. The cape captivates with many grottoes and enchanting beauties of nature. In this location, amazingly clear water, which is ideal for diving. Popular domestic films such as Amphibian Man and Pirates of the 20th Century were filmed here. The peculiarity of this place is its versatility.

The cape is suitable for both professional divers and beginners. Experienced divers follow the route to the Cup of Love along the Valley of Anchors. Specialists descend to a depth of 14 to 25 meters.Novice divers dive no deeper than 6 meters, heading to the Neptune Grotto.

This city is one of the most popular for holidays. Here you can find everything from nightly and noisy entertainments to peaceful walks in parks and gardens. In this region there are no such amazing diving sites as within the borders of the above cape, however, there are some interesting places for diving. Near the famous Swallow's Nest attraction, you can find karst caves, which, no doubt, will attract the attention of divers. Also here you can find several wrecks of small size.

The next well-known resort town can also offer divers amazing places for snorkeling. The local depths keep the secrets of the past. Under the water you can find the ruins of buildings and port buildings, which are now hiding the Black Sea. Many divers diving in this location are searching for historical artifacts.

This place is in great demand among divers. Having appreciated the beauty of these places, you will feel like a professional archaeologist in search of ancient artifacts. Experts assure that here you can find valuable things from the time of the Second World War. Experienced divers descend 20 meters to the Dragon Cave and then set off on a journey through the labyrinth of Ominous Rocks. For beginners, it is better to choose a different location.

Beginners are encouraged to visit Omega Bay. This is a place with beautiful marine fauna and flora. Near the coast, at a distance of 100 to 200 meters, you can find the wreckage of sunken ships and aircraft.

This location is in great demand among experienced divers. Here is a beautiful gravel bay, which is home to many representatives of marine fauna. The bottom of the bay is at a depth of 30 meters. In the vicinity of the Green Harbor, it is recommended to look for antiques that have historical value. And in the Capseli area you can see the torpedo bomber who went down in the war years.

Inexperienced divers are advised to dive under water in the area of ​​Cape Alchak. The waters along the coastline are populated by numerous crustaceans and fish.

If you have never dived under water, but want to join this interesting hobby, you can not do without help. In Crimea, there are many special centers with which you can learn how to properly dive under water using diving equipment. On the basis of equipped institutions conduct both theoretical and practical courses. During classes, beginners dive to a shallow depth accompanied by instructors.

To dive, you must have good health. During immersion in water, the body experiences a load. Underwater sports cannot be practiced with the following health problems:

• heart and cardiovascular diseases;
• asthma;
• epilepsy;
• claustrophobia (fear of confined space).

Training centers for scuba diving can be found in almost any resort city of the peninsula. The following institutions are in great demand.

• Tarkhankut. The center is located in the village of Olenevka. Here you can not only learn diving, but also rent equipment and gear. Teachers regularly organize walks under the sea. It is also possible to rent SUEX towing vehicles.

• Black sea divers. The institution is located in Sevastopol and offers everyone a large list of services that will be of interest to both beginners and experienced divers.

• LEXX. The center is located in the popular resort town of Koktebel. His students enjoy diving in the Laspi area. This is a location of amazing beauty, located between Sevastopol and Foros.

• "Team Ex". This is a popular diving center in the village of Olenevka, offering a wide range of services for everyone who wants to touch the amazing underwater world. You will not only be comfortably accommodated and provided with housing, but also trained to handle machinery, equipment and to safely enjoy the depths of the sea.

• "Varangian". The famous organization in Sudak is located near Capsel Bay and Cape Meganom. These locations attract thousands of vacationers by the beauties of nature. Not far from the complex (about 300 meters) under water you can see a torpedo boat.

Professional divers who organize scuba dives, in addition to standard excursions, offer original types of slopes. Such a pastime will give you a lot of bright and unforgettable emotions. Tourists of Sudak are offered to visit treasure hunters. During the descent, divers use special metal detectors that can work underwater. The cost of such entertainment totals more than 2700 rubles (2019). On the seabed, you can find old coins or precious jewelry.

It is unusual to wish a person a happy birthday in Sevastopol. The organizers offer an immersion, where on the seafloor the hero of the occasion will be waiting for a bottle of champagne and a bouquet. Cost - 3 thousand rubles (2019).

About the features of diving in the resort town of Koktebel, see the next video.