Bahrain is the smallest Arab nation, a borderless island country located in the Persian Gulf. This small island of the Middle East has become one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the area. It is estimated that more than two million people visit Bahrain every year. Bahrain, though a Muslim country, has a cosmopolitan culture and sporting activities are quite popular in the country. And among all the sports activities, Bahrain diving is quite prominent.

One of the most popular sports which attracts a number of visitors and tourists is diving – any form of diving. The waters around Bahrain are quite shallow and are teeming with all types of fish. Diving, in Bahrain, is done from boats. The sea around Bahrain is made up of sand and rocks and the underwater visibility is about 5 meters. There are a number of popular Bahrain diving sites in the Persian Gulf near Bahrain. A few of the noteworthy ones are:

Fifi Wreck: This is located 5 miles on the east coast of Bahrain and is popular for night dives.

Caisson Wreck: This site is found 20 miles off the Bahrain coast and the ship wreck is home to a number of fishes.

Fasht Najwah: This is a very good dive site which is located 50 miles to the north of Bahrain and this site is popular with proficient divers and photographers.

Bahrain Pearl: This is believed to be the best spot for diving in entire Bahrain. You will find a variety of marine life here such as Clown fish, Trigger fish, Sturgeon fish, turtles, lion fish, rays, whale sharks, and crayfish.

Abu Thalma: This coral dive site is located 45 miles from Bahrain and is home to a variety of marine life such as rays, moray eels, crayfish, trigger fish, clown fish, mackerel, cobia, tuna, and barracuda.  Come here and try your hand at Bahrain diving!