Welcome to Sport Diver’s Guide to the Islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino, which together make up the Maltese archipelago, a collection of small islands nestled in the middle of the Mediterranean. A firm favourite with divers from across Europe thanks to its sublime mix of warm clear waters, stunning natural topography and myriad shipwrecks (both artificial and genuine wartime or maritime accidents), these three islands offer much to recommend them both above and below the water line.

Whether you are a hardened veteran or a relative novice, or even getting into diving for the first time, Malta, Gozo and Comino can fulfil your every wish. There are a host of professional diving schools which can help you obtain your first certification to explore the ocean depths, or supply you with tanks, weights and equipment if you already hold a recognised qualification. And if you are into deep technical diving or closed-circuit rebreathers, you’ll find that the Maltese waters are home to some truly fantastic dive sites far beyond the reach of recreational divers.

Non-divers will find a wealth of world-renowned historical buildings and sites to explore, as well as all manner of land and surface activities, from mountain biking and trekking to sailing, water-skiing and para-sailing. Put together by the team behind Sport Diver magazine, the official magazine of the PADI Diving Society, this handy, lavishly illustrated App provides overview details of all three islands, and then looks in more detail at some of the top natural and manmade underwater attractions that lie off their shores.