Nature has not made man free to breathe in water. Despite this fact every human desire to see the underwater world or spend some time there. And, Scuba diving gives you this opportunity to connect with the marine world. Goa is the best beach site in the world, famous worldwide for its delicate beach beauty. Scuba diving is one of the most adventurous and popular water sports activities, encouraging every diver to learn about marine life.

Scuba diving in Goa is organised at various places and is attended by a large number of diving enthusiasts; out of which the seven best places are mentioned below:-

1. Grande Island

One of the prime scuba destinations in Goa, Grande Island, has located 14 km from Vasco da Gama. This scuba site offers every diver some samples of marine life, such as coral reefs, seaweeds (multicellular algae), estuaries and the open ocean. Grand Island has developed into the most popular scuba diving centre of South Goa. The island creates a safe diving environment for every novice, making everyone want to dive here.

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2. Baga Beach

There is also scuba diving at Baga Beach in Goa. The Baga Beach area of Goa is always full of tourists, some of whom try scuba diving here. Baga Scuba Resort offers itself to thrill divers with the beauty of coral reefs and the marine world. Along with scuba, snorkelling can also be done here.

3. Calangute Beach

Calangute Beach is just a 30-minute walk south of Baga Beach; This coastal resort invites every visitor to Goa to indulge in water sports and scuba diving. The beach here is the first choice for every diver indulging in a serene yet gorgeous coastal location. Here you can immerse yourself in discovering marine life, which will be an adventurous experience and a memorable moment.

4. Uma Guma Reef

The Uma Gumma Reef provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the life of sea creatures. Divers can expect to see colourful sharks, turtles and snappers while scuba diving. This spot is located near Grand Island and is very popular among the regular divers of Goa. This place is known for its natural beauty, clear water and variety of marine species. It also offers a chance to witness the marine life up close, along with some diving in Goa.

5. Grande Banks

The Grande Banks dive site stretches 2 to 3 kilometres between Grande Island and São Jorge. The reefs have always been home to marine life (algae, coral reefs, whip corals, dolphins, starfish and other saltwater fish) and a variety of small grasses that fish have colonized. The marine environment here attracts every marine life, making the ecosystem beautiful.

6. Malvan Island

Malvan Island is fast becoming a popular destination for divers in Goa. It is a serene place to relax and enjoy the lush green backwoods. It is a great place to enjoy deep diving, which looks peaceful. It is known for its white sand beaches. You can reach the scuba diving spots by boat. This zone is 10 to 35 meters deep. There are two top-rated spots on the island for divers: Sindhudurg and the Tsunami Island of Tarkali. Malvan’s calm waters and waves make it a great place to search for panfish, clams and lobsters, colourful corals and other marine animals.

7. Nagoa

Nagoa is an exciting destination in Goa for beginners and expert divers alike. The site is famous for its visibility in the deep blue water. It offers the most transparent view of breathtaking coves and a variety of fish. This place is only 16 kilometres away from the world-famous Vasco da Gama. The best time to dive here is from October to June. The minimum cost of Scuba diving in Goa is around INR 1200 per person. You can make the Goa tour fun by indulging in activities like parasailing, jet skiing, banana riding, and scuba diving in Goa.

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