Explore Venice
Italy’s city of romance, art and architecture, Venice, is also a fantastic place to venture beneath the water’s surface. Descending under the waves, a myriad of wrecks, from those of aircraft to ships that sunk during World Wars, can be found. Diving in Venice also takes place in the shallows of the Gulf of Venice, which were baptised ‘tegnue’ by Venetian fishermen. The Tegnue are natural reefs characterised by a rocky substrate and a wealth of marine life.
Scuba diving in Venice is possible from various dive centres located within the centre and the cities outskirts. Many of the dive centres offer the full range of dive courses, from becoming open water certified to gaining a professional qualification. The Veneto region is also home to a 5* dive resort, ready to help divers and freedivers explore the Adriatic Sea.
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Diving in Venice
If you find yourself in Italy and happen to be something of a wreck-enthusiasts while diving, Venice offers a fantastic selection. Several of the wrecks such as the ‘B24 Liberator’ lie in the shallows, so even if you’ve never explored a wreck before, diving in the Veneto region could see the discovery of your first. History buffs will delight in witnessing Royal Destroyer’s from the Second World War laid to rest on the seafloor. If you prefer reef diving, the Tegnue’s are ideal. At depths ranging from 8 to 40 metres, natural reefs thriving with aquatic plants and fish offer an incredible adventure into the underwater realm.
The best Months to Dive in Venice
The scuba diving season in Venice runs from April through to November, with the month of August the most popular time to dive - if you like to avoid crowds dive outside of August. The months of June, July, August and September see the most comfortable water temperatures, often reaching up to 26℃. In the winter months, diving is still available on request from several dive centres but the water temperature can drop below 10℃, making diving without a dry suit an activity that few would recommend.
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