Diving in Florida & Scuba Dive in MiamiMiami is the second-largest city in the state of Florida, United States of America. The city is located in the southeastern part of the state, between Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. Miami is a cosmopolitan city and has vacation spots that include a few of the best snorkeling and scuba diving resorts in the world. Due to the tropical climate and warm waters that are specific for Florida, Miami is excellent for diving and other water sports, so in the entire area have been developed many beach resorts dotted with luxurious hotels.
Miami Beach is renowned in the entire US for the sunny weather, crystal-clear waters and relaxing atmosphere. Due to this facts, this city of Florida has become a favorite holiday destination for many travelers seeking to spend vacations in exquisite beach resorts.
Located across Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach is one of the most popular waterfront in the US, with millions of vacationers from the entire world visiting it every year. Some of the most popular beaches and dive spots in Miami are Bal Harbor Beach, Bill Baggs State Recreation Area, Crandon Park Beach, Hobie Beach/Windsurfer Beach, Miami Mid Beach, Miami North Beach, Oleta State Recreation Area, and South Pointe Park. Of course, on all this beaches are dive shops where tourists can buy or rent diving equipment.
Snorkeling in Key West & Key LargoOne of the best snorkeling and dive spots within North America is Florida Keys, a long chain of islands located south to Miami. For any passionate diver taking a trip to Florida Keys, even for a short getaway, is rewarding. Everywhere along the Keys can be practiced great snorkeling and scuba dive, from Key Largo, to the middle of the chain at Marathon and ending at Key West, which is the southernmost community. Vacationers reach Key Largo in about 45 minutes from Miami and there they find the protected Pennekamp Marine Park, where can be seen much more marine life than in the waters in Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Key Largo is a town "specialized" in diving vacations, with numerous dive operators, beach resorts and some retailers who carry diving equipment.
A great thing about scuba diving in Florida Keys is the large variety of dive spots for every level of divers. Many coral reefs filled with fish are located in beginner level sites, like Molasses Reef and French Reef. With depths of 30 to 50 feet, these are perfect places for beginners, as well for those who wish to take night dives or snorkeling tours. Tourists find there some amazing wreck diving sites, like the Benwood wreck, where the richness of the marine life not disappointing any diver! For advanced divers Florida Keys offer some spectacular deep dive spots, featuring large wrecks like Duane, a former coast-guard ship. The most recent ship that was sinking there is Spiegel Grove, but this site is also just for advanced divers.
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