Diving Resorts, Cities and Tourist Locations of the World. Page 1

Diving Resorts, Cities and Tourist Locations

Ambergris Caye

Belize

Ambergris Caye is the largest island in Belize, situated in the Caribbean Sea approximately 37 miles northeast of Belize City. It is a long, thin barrier island and a prominent administrative region, or district, within the Belize District. The island is geographically and culturally notable for being a major center for tourism, particularly scuba diving and snorkeling, due to its proximity to the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main town and commercial hub is San Pedro.

Safaga

Egypt

Safaga is a port town and resort located on the western coast of the Red Sea in Egypt. It is situated in the Red Sea Governorate, approximately 60 kilometers south of the major city and international hub of Hurghada. The town is notable for its extensive coastline, which features a deep-water port and long stretches of sandy beaches. Geographically, it is recognized for its unique position where desert mountains meet the sea, and it has gained prominence as a center for industrial shipping, ferry services to Saudi Arabia, and as a growing destination for tourism, particularly known for its diving and kitesurfing conditions.

Laganas

Greece

Laganas is a coastal village and resort located on the southern coast of Zakynthos (Zante) island, which is part of the Ionian Islands in western Greece. It is situated approximately 8 kilometers southwest of Zakynthos Town, the island's capital. The location is primarily notable for its extensive sandy beach, which is one of the longest in the Mediterranean, and its significant ecological importance as a major nesting ground for the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta).

Nusa Penida

Indonesia

Nusa Penida is an island located off the southeastern coast of Bali, Indonesia. It is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands and lies in the Badung Strait, separating it from the mainland. As a predominantly natural and rural location, it is known for its dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and traditional Balinese Hindu culture. The island attracts visitors seeking untouched landscapes and a quieter alternative to the more developed neighboring island of Bali.

Rhodes

Greece

Rhodes is the largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago in the southeastern Aegean Sea, Greece. It is situated approximately 18 kilometers from the coast of Turkey. The location is a major island known for its combination of rich historical heritage, including a UNESCO World Heritage medieval city, and significant modern tourist infrastructure. It is geographically notable for its strategic position at a maritime crossroads between Europe and the Middle East.