The Maltese Islands have once again claimed third place in the category for Best Diving Destination at the Diver Awards ceremony held recently at the International Dive Show in London.

This prestigious award places Malta and Gozo as the most popular diving destination in all of the Mediterranean, as voted for by thousands of Diver magazine readers. The prestigious Diver Awards ceremony took place at the main Lids Hall at Excel London during the International Dive Show. The Maltese archipelago has achieved what no other Mediterranean diving destination has quite managed, by offering a diverse range of diving experiences to suit all levels, from beginners to technical divers.

With a colourful and varied marine-life, a choice of submerged wrecks to explore, fascinating topography and shore-diving opportunities, and the services of almost 50 professional diving centres, it's no wonder that Malta has received this award for the last two consecutive years.

The Diver Destination of the Year award had a strong list of contenders from across the globe vying for this year's top three places. Egypt came out on top, taking first place while Maldives came in at a close second.