Where is the prettiest place to snorkel?

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  • Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. ...
  • Great Barrier Reef, Australia. ...
  • Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia. ...
  • Bora Bora, French Polynesia. ...
  • Punta Mita, Mexico.




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This area, with its shallow water close to the shore, has calm waters as it's shielded by strong tidal currents. So if you're looking for a safe and easy place to snorkel at, look for islands with house reefs. Some atolls and islands in the Maldives also have shallow lagoons that are teeming with life.

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Playa de las Canteras Playa de las Canteras is 3 kilometers long and is located in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the north of the island. It is one of the best urban beaches in Europe, where you can see wonderful species such as parrot fish, wrasses, damsels or sea bream, among others.

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Honestly, Maldives is a year-round snorkeling destination, but still, the northeast monsoon corresponding to the dry season between December to April is the best time for snorkeling in Maldives.

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Snorkelling lets you discover the underwater world Snorkelling takes you up close and personal with the best that nature has to offer - fish, shells, sea creatures, coral life, and all of the in-betweens.

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Choppy waters are not ideal for snorkeling, especially; if you're not a proficient swimmer. Wavy waters will bounce you around, and you'll experience diminished underwater visibility because of increased moving debris and sand. Waves also influence the ease and safety of getting in and out of the waters.

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