Diving Tunisia

La Galite is a protected marine reserve. The area is known for its clear waters and vibrant reef systems. The archipelago is situated approximately 120 km to the north of the city of Tunis, in the Cape Bon region.

Their stunning landscapesare characterized by rugged cliffs, rocky shores and clear waters. The largest of the islands, Galite Island, is the most well-known.

In the past he islands were used as a safe haven by pirates and as a base for their operations. Now they remain relatively unspoiled: there is limited infrastructure on the islands but visitors can camp on the beaches. The surrounding waters are home to a diverse range of marine life, including dolphins, the giant mussel Pinna nobilis, turtles, red coral and a colony of rare monk seal, making them a popular destination for diving.

There is just one dive boat visiting La Galite, Tabarka Nautical Club.

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A rocky land, 30 meters deep, where a large number of groupers live. Ideal for experienced divers.
Mohamed Mehdi Tabbakh, Mouja Diving Center

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6 meters deep, a garden of Mediterranean fauna and flora. ideal for a try dive or second dive.
Mohamed Mehdi Tabbakh, Mouja Diving Center

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As its name indicates, it is a set of corridors 10 meters deep. ideal for an open water diver.
Mohamed Mehdi Tabbakh, Mouja Diving Center

Tabarka lies on Tunisia's northern coast, on the border with Algeria. As the photo shows there is good diving. Find a Tabarka dive operator

Monastir is a small peninsula surrounded on three sides by the sea. There are two dive centres here.

Also known as Ghedamsi, there is much Mediterranean marine life here from a sea grass meadow to two cliff walls. Groupers, sea anemonomes, crabs, congor eels, sole, red mullet…

Mahdia is south of Monastir. It has one dive centre.

Mahdia is a touristic town which was the capital of the Fatimide society from the year 905 to 956. About 10 minutes away by boat there are many wrecks from the second world war in 38 and 45 meters. To dive these wrecks contact the Subway Diving School in Mahdia.
Aymen

This French-owned cargo steam ship was built in 1920 in England. She set sail from Sfax in 1942, heading for Bizerta in the north of Tunisia, with a cargo of phosphates. She never reached there being torpedoed by the British submarine HMS Unbeaten 5 nautical miles east of Mahidia.

The PLM 20 now lies between 36 and 50 m down on her right hand side. 110 m in length, you can see crockery and bottles of beer. Schools of Amberjacks swim near the wreck and a huge grouper will keep a keen eye on you.

This rocky reef reaches 15 m deep and is studded with caves and canyons.

Djerba is an island in the south of Tunisia. One of the attractions of the island is its historic town of Houmt Souk, which is home to several traditional markets, historic buildings and colorful streets. Another landmark is the Ghriba Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Africa and a pilgrimage site for Jews.

The Edda was an Italian cargo ship, 123 m long, stravelling from Tripoli to Trapani. She was torpedoed by the British submarine HMS Unbroken and sank south east of Djerba. Shortly after the sub also sank the Eso.

The Edda now rests at 22 m. She has crockery on board labelled Ricardo, so is also known by that name. Sealife here include grouper and nudibranchs

The RM Eso was an Italian navy ship built in 1919. She was torpedoed by the British submarine, the HMS Unbroken, on 19th January 1943.

This rocky reef is a 1 km long canyon, home to many octopuses. Not only octopus though, you may also see turtles as well as grouper, parrot fish and oysters.

First open water dive - experience included plenty of marine life and a little 'cave' diving
Neil