Take a deep dive

One of the best places to

learn how to scuba dive in Europe is Malta, due to its calm seas, year-round sunshine and excellent value. On a PADI course, based in the village of St Paul’s Bay, you’ll learn how to safely descend into the open water to spot colourful parrot fish, amberjacks and grouper. You’ll also get to explore underwater swim-throughs and caverns. Prices start at £925pp for seven nights, self-catering in the Sands Apartments (with a wet room for storing gear), plus a full PADI Open Water course, flights and transfers; available April to October with Dive Worldwide. diveworldwide.com