Mediterranean Marine Explorer
JOURNEY: Spain
PURPOSE: Diving and Conservation
DURATION: 2 weeks
Join us in Cabo de Palos, one of the best dive sites that the Mediterranean have to offer. Take part in our 2-week National Geographic Diver course and get to know the Mediterranean and the marine ecosystems within it. Discover the whole area by diving, snorkelling and trekking.
As well as fantastic diving, snorkelling and trekking in beautiful National Parks, this tailored program for Quest Underseas will give you the opportunity to see what conservation and management can achieve in the marine environment. This is a great example for how marine conservation can have a positive impact throughout the Underseas world.
This 14-day trip to Southern Spain includes:
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Guided tour to Cabo de Palos Visitor Centre.
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National Geographic Diver Program in Cabo de Palos Marine Protected Area
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Optional visit to the historic towns of Murcia or Cartagena
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Trekking through beautiful Calblanque Natural Park learning about Coastal Geology
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Snorkel in one of the last remaining strongholds of the European Sea-Horse
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Conference: Global Warming and climate change
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Diving amongst Posidonia oceanica seagrass and understanding its significance
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Trekking to see the Salt marshes and sea birds of the San Pedro del Pinatar Natural Park
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Diving to see the pinnacles and ship wrecks from colonial Spanish history to modern day
COST:
2 Weeks: £1,345
(inlcuding English speaking guide, transfers for activities, entrance fees, equipment, insurance. Excludes flights, airport transfers, accomodation or travel insurance)
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