Great visibility, calm and warm waters are just few of the elements which make for ideal conditions to learn how to scuba dive in Malta's waters.
The visibility is fantastic
You can see! The visibility of Malta's waters is so good in summer that some say that it's like diving in an aquarium. Since the sea is calm for most of the summer, there isn't that washing machine effect which brings up the sand from the sea floor. This is great for learning to dive, as you can learn right there in the sea, as opposed to a swimming pool.
The water is most often calm
It helps to learn what you need to when you can access the water easily, without big waves crashing down on you or strong currents pulling and pushing you about. Summer brings a sea that's completely calm and almost glassy.
Big fish anxiety is low
It's a lot harder to focus on learning how to dive when you think the water around you is swimming with big, threatening fish. Malta holds very few recorded sightings of large fish, and the fatal casualties are a whopping one, which took place in 1907.
It's warm
It's hard to think about all that you've learned in theory when you're shivering underwater. Malta's waters are nice and warm, so you can focus on your hand signals and how to clear out your mask instead of thinking about how cold you are.
There are lots of reef and cave dives
You don't have to swim out too far or dive too deep to find some interesting reef and cave dives. This makes diving extremely temperate, with lots of light and warmth.
The instructors are happy!
Malta is a great place to live, which means that it draws some of the world's best and most experienced instructors. The diving experience is all the more positive and safe when you're with a guide who's happy to be at work in the mornings!