There are not enough superlatives to describe the scene underneath the surface of this sensational house reef. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned snorkeller, Helengeli will deliver. It’s renowned worldwide for its mesmerising array of creatures you can spot just metres from the shoreline (or your villa). We’re talking blue fin trivelli, black tip reef sharks, trigger fish, turtles, octopus and more.

As a fellow snorkeller said during the activity: “Snorkelling is a form of meditation – you’re focused on your breathing and it calms your body.”

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