Koh Tao Diving Spots

Oct-18-2010 By GuestPoster

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Scuba diving is one of the many adventures that guests can enjoy during their stay on Koh Tao, Thailand. Koh Tao's seas offer excellent conditions for diving beginners as well as the experienced ones. It also offers affordable diving courses which makes the island a premier diving destination.

Many diving spots are located around the island. Some of them are:

Chumphon Pinnacle – is located in the northwest part of Koh Tao and is considered by many people as the best Koh Tao diving spot. It is made up of one huge granite pinnacle and a series of smaller ones. The pinnacle starts 14 meters underwater and drops off to 36 meters. It is covered with sea anemones and pink anemone fish. Divers can also find barracudas and jacks and bat fish. Pelagic fish like whale sharks and mantas may also pay visit during the right season.

Green Rock – it consists of boulder formations that allow divers to swim through the short tunnels. It is ideal for the beginners and intermediate divers and is considered to be the most fascinating Koh Tao dive spot. Divers may be able to spot parrot fish, white eyed morays, blue spotted stingrays as well as hawksbill turtles. It is also possible to spot less common fish like yellow marlin and triggerfish.

Koh Yippon – is located at the extreme north of the Angthong National Marine Park. It became famous because this was where the popular movie “The Beach” was shot. Snorkeling and diving are perfect at this site as it is noted for its shallow caves and swim throughs. Fusilier, soft corals, and stingrays can be found here. It's a great spot for novice divers because of its mild currents and shallow depths.

Nangyuan Pinnacle – is located on the east coast of Koh Nangyuan, which is about 250 meters off the northwest coast of Koh Tao. It has crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches making it a popular dive spot. The pinnacle extends to within one meter off the surface and allows the diver to dive up and down the boulder formations. Tropical reef fish, soft and hard corals, groupers, longfin bannerfish, and blue spotted stingrays can be spotted here.

The best time to visit Koh Tao Thailand is around October to April when there is less rainfall on the island. Koh Tao is an ideal dive place because of its very clear waters and an average temperature of 28 degrees celsius.

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Fuerteventura Holidays

Jul-27-2009 By Kenny

Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Spanish Canary Islands and is strategically located just over 60 miles, around 100km from Africa’s coastline. It’s blessed with a dry, warm climate all year round, making it a perfect holiday destination for many all year round. Even though Fuerteventura is thought to be the oldest among the volcanic Canary Islands, most of its parts are yet to be fully discovered, explored and tapped by tourism as it still has some pristine corners. It prides in having some of the best beaches of the canaries, with 150 of them spread out within a coastline of over 340km. Enormous white sands, pulsating volcanic landscapes and attractive palm trees are what adorns Fuerteventura and what awaits you on your fuerteventura holiday.

While someone seeking a perfect fuerteventura holiday will be seeking gradual pace and tranquil beaches to relax and unwind on, fuerteventura offers more than that as it is arguably the best place in the world for surfing, windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving, and golf among other engaging sporting activities. Fuerteventura holiday accommodation is reasonably priced and the villas and resorts are strategically located near the beaches. Thanks to the attractive Sahara sand, it provides Fuerteventura its wealth of notable beaches where a holiday maker gets the chance to relax in the sheltered areas or participate in both in-water and out of water sporting activities.


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Relish a spot of history and culture on a Fuerteventura holiday by visiting the museum of archaeology, located in the charming old town of Betancuria. In it lies a diverse collection of relics and artifacts, some even dating back to the day when this quaint island was first populated. If you want to experience the best of fuertventura artists at work, you can stroll down Casa Santa Maria as there you’ll find the most celebrated local artists doing what they do best, and perhaps grab a souvenir.

Fuerteventura holiday will not be complete without sampling the cuisine. You’ll find all kinds of foods from local to Greek and Mexican. Ensure you sample the mouthwatering local specialty of fresh fish, which you can get in various Canarian and Spanish eateries and restaurants, served deliciously with mouthwatering locally made sauces. If seafood isn’t your thing, there are enough bars and restaurants that gratify any palates.

The nightlife in Fuertventura is low-key and peaceful, except for the busy Corralejo that is blessed with late-night hotspots and English bars. Majority of the resorts in the island have bars that play live music, while the hotels are known for folk dancing, cabarets and various other forms of entertainment. Heading north of Fuerteventura, a natural history lover will not be disappointed as the deserted island neighboring Fuerteventura to the north, known as Los Lobos has over 130 different plant and animal species.

Simply put, Fuerteventura holidays are all-inclusive, for those who want to indulge in sporting, those who wish to relax, couples who wish to unwind in the most romantic ambience as well as those who wish to learn the history as they explore the untapped pristine beauty of Fuerteventura.

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