The island of Grenada is of volcanic origin, there are magnificent beaches and comfortable hotels . It is surrounded by crystal clear water, in which sea inhabitants shine through. The underwater world of the country attracts diving enthusiasts from all over the world, as there is a huge amount of coral reefs intact by ecosystem. Only in Grenada they are represented by all the existing species in the world: corals - brains, deep-sea gorgonievymi corals, columnar and black.
Diving on the island of Grenada for beginners
For those who do not have much experience in underwater diving, five diving centers have been established in the country. Professional instructors work here, who teach lessons. They help beginners to descend for the first time underwater with aqualung to get acquainted with the wonderful world of the ocean.
For beginners we recommend the following places:
- Valleys - depth of eight to fifteen meters. The spot consists of a variety of isolated reefs, which are separated from each other by sand channels. Here you can find coral-brains, branched corals and sunken Cuban fishing vessels.
- Flamingo Bay - the depth is six to twenty meters. Here is a picturesque coral garden, which hides a lot of shrimp, sea horses, sea needles and octopuses. You can see coral pillars, gorgonian corals and sea fans.
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Weekly diving in Grenada
On Grenada, divers can arrange a week-long safari on a yacht that starts at the port of St. Georges and continues towards Isle De Ronde (Ile de Ronde). The vessel visits all interesting and famous places. The first dives take place at Twin Sisters, as well as near the London Bridge or Bird Rock reef. Further the vessel follows to the island of Carriacou , making a stop along the road at the active underwater volcano Kick'em Jenny. Then the ship turns and follows the return course, calling in picturesque places, and if the weather allows, tourists will see the Caribbean "Titanic" - the ship Bianca C, which is considered the largest of all sunken in local waters.
Bianca C is a two-hundred-meter cruise ship, shipwrecked in 1961. It lies at a depth of fifty-five meters on an even sandy bottom. Around the ship there are flocks of spotted stingrays, barracuda, karangs and other fish. In this place, during high tides, very often there is a strong current, so diving is considered quite difficult.
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Interesting places for diving divers
In the seventies of the last century, local residents decided to cleanse their island of old cars and disposed of them under the water in the Car Pile area, just flooded. Most cars are overgrown with corals, but at the same time retained their appearance. Diving is recommended only for experienced divers.
The Quarter of the accident in the country is another very popular and interesting place for diving. It is an iron section of a cargo ship and is located near the Grand Reef. Tourists will be interested in engine rooms, cabin and propeller. Immersion is possible, both in the day and at night, but the dark time of the day is more attractive. It should be noted that items found on the seabed are strictly prohibited from being lifted to land. In the country there is even such a law, so divers should limit themselves only to the observation of historical artifacts.
The visiting card of the sea depths of the island is the Underwater Sculpture Park, its depth is 3 to 10 meters. The park was created by the famous sculptor and artist Jason de Caires and is the first art installation in the Caribbean. Visit it can even beginners, and those who do not want to dive into the sea, will offer boats with a transparent bottom. The cost of diving starts from two dollars - this is a very small price for an unforgettable experience.
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Popular coral reefs in Grenada
- Windmill Shallows - the depth is twenty to forty meters. The picturesque and deep reef abounds with such marine animals as barracudas, turtles, decks and rays.
- Spotters Reef - depth of ten to eighteen meters. It is considered one of the best reefs for diving in Grenada. There are many skates, turtles and various small marine inhabitants.
- Kohanee - the depth is about ten to twenty meters. This is the most colorful reef in the southern waters of the island. Here you can see azure and pink sponges, bright yellow corals and other colors of the rainbow. In this area morays, lobsters and other marine inhabitants live.
It should be noted that almost all the waters of the island of Grenada abound with different kinds of sharks, with them you can even swim here. The most popular spots that attract extremists with the greatest number of predators are Shark Reef and Lighthouse Reef - the depth here reaches 10-20 meters, and from the sea inhabitants you can find turtles, rays and sharks-nannies, hidden behind rare corals.
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