There are a lot of things to see and do in Santorini, as it is a vibrant island with intense nightlife, many archaeological sites dated from the Minoan Period, volcanic craters and unique local products with the most famous of all being the extremely old grape cultivation that produces some of the best wine varieties in Europe.
However, the island has a lot to offer under the surface of the sea, as it is among the top destinations for scuba diving in Greece. Because of the volcanic activity, divers will come across some impressive underwater surroundings that include wall dives and endless drop offs along with interesting marine life and excellent visibility in the crystal clear water of the Aegean Sea.
Akrotiri Reef is located right in front of Akrotiri village and is approached only by boat. With a maximum depth of 147.6 ft/45 m, this is an incredible wall dive, suitable for all skill levels with low sea current. This spot has interesting marine life with many big fishes and colorful corals and sponges attached on the black walls. The best season to dive there is from May to September, when the water is warm reaching a maximum temperature of 22°C/71 °F. Akrotiri Reef is the perfect location for photography and dive training, as well as night diving. If you are planning to visit this breathtaking island, don’t miss the opportunity to explore its underwater treasures. This is a unique dive adventure you will never forget!!!
Dominican Republic is standing on the eastern side of Hispaniola Island. This Caribbean island is divided into two nations, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The country of Haiti is standing on the western side of Hispaniola. Dominican Republic is also west of Puerto Rico and south-east of Cuba. Its capital is Santo Domingo.
Isla Mugeres is an amazing island in the Caribbean Sea. It is located approximately 13 km / 8 mi off the Yucatan Peninsula. The island is 7 km / 4 mi long, 650 m / 2130 ft wide and it is part of the Isla Mujeres Municipality in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes, the only one placed entirely within the United States and the second largest Great Lake by volume. It has the same surface elevation as Lake Huron, making the two technically a single lake. The Straits of Mackinac connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Over the years, many ships have sunk in the Straits. One of the shipwrecks lying in the Straits of Mackinac Underwater Preserves is St. Andrew.
The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory, situated northwest of Jamaica and south of Cuba, in the western Caribbean Sea. The territory consists of three islands, the Grand Cayman, the Cayman Brac and the Little Cayman. George Town is the capital, located on Grand Cayman, the largest of the three islands. All of the islands enjoy a tropical marine climate, with hot summers and dry, cool winters. This tropical paradise provides a variety of sporting activities to all water enthusiasts.
Little Scrub is located on the northeastern side of Anguilla. Its capital is The Valley. Anguilla belongs to the Leeward Islands in the West Indies. Leeward Islands are situated where the northeastern Caribbean Sea meets with the western Atlantic Ocean.
Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve is located along the east coast of Kenya. The marine park covers an area of 10 km²/3.86 mi² that is around 2500 ac/10.12 km² and the reserve a massive area of 200 km²/77.22 mi² which is around 49400 ac/199.91 km². Since it is located close to most of all the touristic areas, its beaches are one of the most visited and a great deal of activities take place at the same time.
