Diving in Bahrain

Bahrain the official kingdom of Bahrain is also the smallest Arab nation. It is the borderless island country in the Persian Gulf. Bahrain. This island in the Middle East has first emerged as the most popular tourist destination in the Middle East. Over two million visitors visit Bahrain every year. Bahrain is a Muslim country but people lead a cosmopolitan life as restriction on their life is limited. People in Bahrain are very sporty so several kinds of Adventure and Recreation in Bahrain has developed in the recent years. One of the most popular recreations in this part of the world is horse riding. Just like in other Arabian nations Horse riding in Bahrain is an age old sport that is loved by the rich as well as the general people. Besides horse riding, diving in Bahrain has also become a popular sport and recreation for the people of Bahrain.

The popularity of diving at Bahrain is due to its geographical shape. Bahrain is an archipelago in the Arabian Gulf of the east coast of Saudi Arabia. The warm, shallow waters of Bahrain archipelago are teeming with an oyster bed which has been the reason for scuba diving. Diving in Bahrain generally is done from boats. The primary composition of sea in Bahrain is sands and rock, average underwater visibility is 5 meters inshore.

Names of some popular site for diving at Bahrain in Persian Gulf:

Fifi wreck is located 5 miles off the east coast of Bahrain. This location is especially popular for night dives.

Caisson wreck is located 20 miles off the coast of Bahrain. This concrete and steel structure is home to a numerous fishes.

Fasht najwah is located at 50 nautical miles north of Bahrain. Najwah is an excellent dive location for advanced divers and photographers. During peak season, Najwah is an excellent location to spot whale sharks.

Bahrain pearl is the finest spot for diving in Bahrain the whole world. Clown fish trigger fish, surgeon fish, turtles, rays, lion fish, grouper, snapper, crayfish and even whale sharks can be spot near this reef.