DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING 
 
Introduction to the theory of scuba diving / practical exercises

• 2 hours
• depths from 3 to 12 meters
• flooding and emptying the mask – under water!!
• balancing – floating below the surface
• alternate breathing – breathing from the regulator of the partner
• Individual instruction by arrangement 

SNORKELING

• explanation of the equipment and the technique of snorkeling
• guided snorkeling tours
• equipment can be used all day long 

In the morning each participant receives the complete equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and diving suit). Everything concerning the equipment as well as the technique of snorkeling will be explained and demonstrated on the beach. Afterwards a guided tour in the bay of Illingas will be offered. The equipment can of course be used all day long.
 
Many guests usually use the rest of the day to go individually (but always accompanied) to those places which they liked best during the tour. This program is ideal for the whole family as it promises a lot of fun regardless of age. On request we can either arrange a second tour in the afternoon or introduce the participants to the technique of skin diving, which is diving with weights but without  scuba tank. Skin diving is a fascinating alternative for children younger than 12 years.

Children between 6 and 12 years pay only half the price.

SNORKELING and DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING

minimum age: 12 years 

• introduction to the equipment and the technique of snorkeling
• guided snorkeling tours
• instruction for diving with equipment

guided diving tour, duration: about 45 minutes in a depth of 5-6 meters; not more than two guests per diving instructor.

After the snorkeling program and a following short break the course for all divers will start and it will be held directly on the beach. During this course the most important rules for diving with equipment will be explained and demonstrated.  Afterwards the guests can get ready for the start. The diving instructors will help them with the adjustment of the equipment and then a memorable and unique adventure can start: diving into another world, floating and forgetting everything around …

FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS:

• transfer to the beach of Illingas
• possibility to take part (not as an active participant) in all the courses
  which are held during the programs

All those who only want to accompany the divers will have the opportunity to enjoy the day on a beautiful beach.

CERTIFIED DIVERS

We offer unique, memorable diving excursions to the fascinating underwater world of the Libyan Sea. If the divers have no gear of their own, they can rent it on a daily basis at our diving centre. Scuba tank, weights and an accompanying diver are included in the price. Two diving tours per day are possible. The first tours will always start from the beach, the later ones can also be boat dives.

DEEP DIVES 

Divers who don’t want to see the rocks from above only will find the opportunity to go to a maximum depth of 40-50 meters, provided that they can prove some experience with depths of that extent.

Grouper in 41m (Pigados)

Watching animals at night will offer different impressions from watching them during the day. Therefore night dives will be great fun for those who like adventures.

Night dive in Ilingas (Top Foto 2004)

Caves and gorges are always fascinating for divers. During this program you will see caves which are partly under water and thus can only be discovered on diving tours.

DIVING EXCURSIONS

On special request we will offer excursions to the islands Gavdos and Gavdopoula. They are at a distance of 19sm from the coast. If the weather is fine, they can be reached within 1.5 hours. Members of the family or other accompanying persons can of course join the tour.  We can also arrange camping and barbecues on lonely beaches.

The islands of gavdos and gavdopoula	Kamarelles at Gavdos (most southern point of Europe)

Damulis S. Tsirintanis (01/11/05 11:48:50)