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Diving and the wrecks of the Mediterranean and the world are the key aspects that will be discussed at the fair, since it is not a simple fair with stands, but we can also find activities that will revolve around around scuba diving, sustainable tourismand everything that entails. This is why this year and according to statements by Ingrid Riera, director of the event, "it is a fair for everyone, not just for diving fans.".
This year the theme will revolve around caring for the environment, so the Dive Travel Show has invited Paul Watson, Captain of the Sea Shepherd, an organization that is committed to the protection of marine species and the oceans. He will give a conference related to "Wrecks of the Mediterranean and the World" and we will also be able to see Pierre-Yves Cousteau, son of the great Jacques Cousteau and director of Cousteau Divers.
Another of the personalities who will be at the fair is one of the most important international divers Daniel Mercier, expert in Underwater Image and director of the World Festival of this specialty, for 39 years. Likewise, there will be the presence of members of the Jesús Calleja team and Andrew Georgitsis (wreck explorer), among others.
Among the large number of diving company stands and the different talks and presentations given by specialists and personalities from the world of diving, we can also find photographic exhibitions and film screenings, documentaries and thematic videos .
The first Forobuceo.com photography contest will take place and there will be many travel raffles, among which Egypt will stand out as the main diving destination, the guest country in this 2012 edition. We tell you about the Diving in the Red Sea, if you want more information you can consult it here.
Tourist offices in the Bahamas, the Philippines, Mauritius and the Maldives, among others, will show the wide range and variety of places to practice diving.
Diving destinations
For many, Spain is the Mecca of Europe in terms of diving destinations, because in our geography we can find, in addition to the best conditions for diving, the best waters for it: the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and the Cantabrian. Wrecks, reefs, caves, a variety of fauna and flora... Without a doubt, a true paradise for divers.
But not only in Spain are there possibilities for scuba diving, but if you also want to visit other countries in the world and combine travel + diving at the Divel Travel Show you will enjoy the experience. to know areas as interesting as these:
- Cayman. The Cayman Islands are one of the main destinations among diving lovers, as it has waters in which visibility reaches 35-40 meters deep. You can also practice wreck dives or lush reefs.
- Cozumel. The Yucatan Peninsula has incredible places to immerse yourself in. Practicing diving in Cozumel is one of the best possibilities to discover natural beauty and enjoy the Caribbean in all its splendor. Find coral reefs and get lost for a few moments in their cenotes (freshwater diving caves).
- Malta. Another place that you cannot miss if you are passionate about diving is the Maltese archipelago, one of the main places to practice your favorite hobby and it is also an economical place, with very good visibility, without currents. no tides and with incredible caves, which make it, if possible, even more attractive.
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