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Perfect aquatic recreation for both adults and children. It's good exercise and great fun, and the perfect way to explore the inlets and coves on your holiday beside the beach.

Many of our featured resorts around the world offer both snorkeling and SCUBA diving so, once you've become comfortable with snorkelling, you can always move on to the next stage and learn to SCUBA dive under the expert guidance and training of professional instructors.

Top snorkeling destinations in Europe

Our favourite short haul destinations for snorkelling are:

Hotel Odisej, Croatia on the beautiful little island of Mljet offers fabulous snorkelling straight from the shore; plus boat excursions to discover more remote snorkelling sites. Legendary underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau loved it here. 7 nights from £595 per person on a half board basis, including flights and private airport transfers.

Adriana Hvar, Croatia: 7 nights at the harbourside and rather stylish 4* hotel from £750 per person sharing on a bed and breakfast basis, including flights and airport transfers.

Kempinski San Lawrenz, Gozo: Discover the amazing Azure Window. 7 nights at this lovely 5* hotel from £725 per person sharing on a bed and breakfast basis, including flights and private airport transfers.

Galosol, Madeira: Great for kayaking and snorkelling. 7 nights at this 4* cliff top hotel from £625 per person sharing on a bed and breakfast basis, including flights and private airport transfers.

D-Resort, Gocek: 7 nights on Turkey's beautiful south coast at this lovely 4* hotel from £725 per person sharing on a bed and breakfast basis, including flights and private airport transfers.

D-Hotel, Datca Peninsula: 7 nights at this superb 5* hotel on Turkey's south coast with 5 private beaches from around £750 per person sharing, including flights and transfers.

For all our featured snorkeling destinations, both near and far, please see where to go for great snorkeling

Please don't forget, as you snorkel around, the sun is beating down on your back and it's very easy to get burnt without realising it - until it's too late!

Health benefits

Snorkeling is great for muscle strengthening, joint mobility and cardiovascular exercise. Find out what's so healthy about snorkeling?

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