10 favorite dive sites you want to visit

The underwater world is full of mysteries and mysteries that mankind has yet to reveal. In our time, almost anyone can admire the underwater beauties, you just need to take diving courses.

Many resorts now offer this service to their vacationers, because scuba diving is now at the peak of popularity. Those wishing to master the technique of scuba diving at any time can take advantage of this opportunity and explore the secrets of the seabed.

And if you are finally and irrevocably “sick” with diving, then know that there are places in the world that every self-respecting diver aspires to visit.

Here are 10 of the most incredible and amazing places on the planet, ideal for diving enthusiasts.

10 Underwater Caves of Jeannie Springs (USA)

This incredibly picturesque cave with the purest water is located in the United States, in the state of Florida.

A novice diver can also admire the beauties of this cave, as it is considered quite safe, and no specific training is required to visit it.

9. Underwater Museum of Art (Мексика)

This museum has been in existence for almost 10 years. There are 403 sculptures on display here, the size of a human being.

When creating the statues, materials were used that are often used to support the life of corals. Among them are coral polyps – a detail created by nature itself without human intervention. The mass of the entire structure is more than 180 tons.

The author’s technology, owned by the sculptor Jason Taylor, allowed him to fix the statues in such a way that they would not be carried away by the current. The finished monuments were lowered to the bottom of the ocean on a two-ton base.

8. “Great Blue Hole” (Belize)

This place in the Atlantic Ocean is located near the coast of a small Central American state.

Diving to the bottom here is quite difficult, so only experienced divers are allowed here.

They enjoy the gloomy painting of limestone caves covered with stalactites, life-threatening sinkholes formed as a result of the tide, and the sight of bloodthirsty schools of nurse sharks who have chosen this place for their own purposes …

7. Lake Huron (Canada)

This lake captures the territory of two states at once – Canada and the USA. The Canadian part of the lake is known for its scenic beauty. This land is covered with a beautiful mixed forest full of coniferous and deciduous scents.

Before the arrival of Europeans, the indigenous people lived here – the Indians, and the largest tribe was the Hurons. They called themselves “vendat”.

The natives of Europe pronounced it as “Wyandot”, and among themselves they called the Indians Hurons, from the French “gure”, which means the severed head of a wild boar. This is due to the fact that the French considered it to be similar to the disheveled hairstyle of the Vendats.

6. Yonaguni Underwater Monument (Japan)

The underwater world of Yonaguni Island, located in Japan, is actually picturesque. Diving enthusiasts are attracted by coral reefs and the diversity of the local underwater inhabitants. Therefore, there is nothing strange in the fact that the experienced diver Kihachiro Aratake discovered the mysterious formations off the coast of the island.

In 1985, while exploring a new area, Kihachiro accidentally stumbled upon stone objects of strange shape and size. At first glance, they looked like step pyramids. The seabed explorer was so embarrassed that he immediately reported it to the media and local authorities.

Since its opening, the Yonaguni complex has become a really popular place. The exploration of this area is still ongoing.

5. Statue of Amphitrite (Cayman Islands)

If you have ever dreamed of meeting a real mermaid, then you should visit the Cayman Islands. It is there that you can see the statue of Amphitrite – this is a statue of a mermaid, installed at a depth of about 6 meters. A bewitching spectacle!

4. Green Lake (Austria)

In Austria, in the small village of Trages, surrounded on all sides by forests and mountains, there is a small lake, which, due to the rich green color of the water, was named Grüner See or Green Lake.

If you want to escape from the bustle of the city to a reserved place, just to sit on a bench or walk along the path along the most beautiful flower beds, then know that there is such a place in this world, only it is under water!

Here you can simply enjoy walking along the picturesque park and the bridge, taking selfies near colorful flower fields and a small pond, and also re-reading your favorite book while sitting on a comfortable bench…

However, with the onset of the first spring heat, it will be possible to walk only in scuba gear!

3. Silfra (Iceland)

Many are interested in the question, why is the water in this place so transparent? First of all, the water here is very cold (between 2°C and 4°C all year round) as it is glacial water.

And, secondly, it is cleared by passing through porous underground lava for 30-100 years. Silfra’s water is so pure that a diver can drink it during a dive without any fear.

2. “White Cave” (Mexico)

Sak-Aktun (“White Cave”) first attracted the attention of researchers back in 1987. Caves, in principle, were a very important place for the Maya Indians who once inhabited this territory.

In this place, archaeologists have found fragments of rock art, dwellings and stairs, pottery and other artifacts.

Speleologists also tried to find out the extent of this “underwater world”. As a result, the total size of the White Cave was 259,5 km.

1. “Christ from the Abyss” (Italy)

Christ of the Abyss is a bronze statue measuring 2,5 meters. It is located in the Italian province of Liguria.

The statue is really impressive: the face of Christ and his hands are turned to the sky, as if he is carrying a word to all people and God.

This unusual underwater statue is very famous among diving enthusiasts. This place attracts divers from all over the world. In addition, in absolutely opposite parts of the world there are copies of this monument, which have the same name as the original.