Carlos Olmo
Small cosy resort
Arie and Desiree, a Dutch couple, have created a very special place here. Both are diving instructors and 7 years ago they decided to create the resort and diving centre, as they had dreamed of being divers. The result is Magic Island. A small and cosy resort with 10 bungalows that house up to 25 people, everything is designed especially for divers. It's 3 kms from the town, and there isn't much else to do in the area, but if you're looking for total relaxation it's the perfect place. Everyone eats at communal tables, unless you ask to eat separately, and the atmosphere is very good. During my stay there were German, Dutch and American guests.
Every day the boat leaves from the dive centre for two dives in the area at about 9 am and returns at 12 for lunch, and the afternoon dives are at 14:30 and 17h. If you want there's a night dive around the reef, where you can see mandarin fish.
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