Most large hotels have their own swimming pool and bathing is safe everywhere around the islands.
Malta offers good conditions for scuba diving and snorkelling . Diving equipment can be hired at favourable rates, making it unnecessary for divers to bring their own. On the island of Comino, cold currents support large shoals of sardines and bogue at Irieqa Point , while the St Marija Caves offer interesting cave diving. Rowing regattas are held frequently in the Grand Harbour during April and September. Windsurfing has become very popular and many hotels and beach establishments offer equipment.