Diving in Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular pastime among tourists who chose this country for a holiday vacation. And if before Vietnam was not even considered as a country with interesting dive sites, but now everything has changed.
Nha Trang
The largest resort area of the country, surprises with its pristine beauty. It is located the main dive sites in Vietnam. A huge number of different varieties of corals (more than 350) have created magnificent gardens, which have become home to numerous species of shrimp, crab and fish cowries.
In Nha Trang, thanks to the excellent climatic conditions, you can dive all year round. But the most favorable period - from April to mid-autumn. Especially popular water area Mun Island.
Whale island
In a couple of hours drive from Nha Trang is Whale Island. The local dive sites are quite unique underwater landscapes, and the water is so clear that even beginners can dive in the sink to the bottom, no fear. Zone Diving begins almost immediately from the beach, and the bottom gradually descends to a depth of 15 meters.
Phu Quoc
The largest island of the archipelago of Vietnam, becoming a place of pilgrimage for divers with the last days of October. The main dive sites are located in opposite directions - north and south of the island.
The water area of the northern tip of the island, where he lives quite a lot of sea turtles will be interested in historical terms. Among the coral gardens near Cape nail you can admire the remains of ancient civilizations, as well as visit the racks - ships gone to the bottom during the Second World War.
The southern end of the island offers plenty of places to dive. Will be equally comfortable and beginners and professionals. Here there are grottos and caves, and numerous coral reefs. Those who like vertical descent - a steep rock wall. Of the "living creatures" - colored fish, reef sharks and stingrays gliding.
Con Dao
Con Dao National Park is located three hundred kilometers from the mainland area. Fourteen small islands form an ideal dive site. The best time to dive - from early spring and until the month of June. Visibility in this period of almost 20 meters.
In the local water is not recommended for beginners dive, since around the islands fairly strong currents. In general, Con Dao - a unique place. Coral reefs are starting almost from the coast, steep walls that go deep down stokilogrammovye sharks and wrecks. One of the ships remained fairly well, but the second is almost completely buried with the sand and became a refuge for many fish.