A mesmerising array of sea life

In Tabarka, you’ll have the chance to spot a variety of marine creatures, from the eye-catching pink Swallowtail sea perch to the large dusky grouper that will swim right up to you. To add a bit of variety if you’re planning to do several dives over your trip, you could opt for a night dive or try an all-day trip to the beautiful Galite Islands, around three hours from Tabarka. The uninhabited islands offer divers spectacular views and a mesmerising array of sea life.

If you fall in love with the diving scene in Tabarka, you’ll want to try out some of Tunisia’s other top diving spots. Hammamet is another popular diving area, with a number of dive centres offering certification courses, more World War Two wrecks and a fascinating array of marine creatures. Bizerte, too, is a good option for scuba divers, with wrecks and the nearby island of Îles Cani to explore. If you’re a beginner, you might want to try out Mahdia or Port El Kantaoui, which both have excellent dive schools catering to novice divers.

However, whichever vacation spot you choose for your scuba diving adventure, you can’t go wrong: the warm, clear Mediterranean waters, exciting marine life and quality of dive schools means you’ll be in safe hands while having a great time. Don’t worry about booking too far in advance, either: if you only decide to give scuba diving a try once you arrive at your resort, your hotel can organise a last minute booking with a reputable school in no time.