Scuba diving Spain
Diving holidays and stays in Spain
Imagine a diving holiday in Spain, at the sunny gateway to Europe! An easy trip by train, plane or car, and you're on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. To the music of Luz Casal's Piensa en mi, over tasty tapas, with a good sangria, the Costa Brava has something to enchant you! Some of the best diving in Spain takes place in the Cap Creus reserve, accessible from Port de la Selva, Cadaques and Rosas. Spend some quality time in Cadaques amidst the small white houses and lively streets. Discover the rich cultural heritage of Cadaques, a place where the painter Salvador Dali is remembered. For experienced divers, take the opportunity to jump into the water from the Diving Portlligat Cadaques boat to visit the wreck of the steel cargo ship, the SS Trégastel or the SS Llanishen. An inexpensive stay in L'Escala also gives you the luxury of exploring a coastline full of underwater caves and the foundations of Illa Mateua with moray eels, conger eels and Forkbeard.
The proximity of the Mateua Dive Centre to the Lacus and Riells campsites, nestled among the fragrant pine trees, will make for a pleasant stay on the Costa Brava. The whole family can enjoy a summer of snorkelling, scuba diving and children's diving in the beautiful, secluded cove of the Cala Montjoi holiday village, between the sea and the mountains. Relaxation is guaranteed with all-inclusive accommodation and numerous activities in the heart of the pine forests and scrubland of Cap Creus. Individual divers will appreciate spending the day - or even a few days - in the charming little Cala Joncols hotel, lost in the middle of olive trees, on the edge of the beach, with its swimming pool. Lunch on the terrace with the song of the cicadas before exploring the dive sites of the Cap Creus marine reserve with Euro divers Cala Joncols. Here, drop-offs, scree and islets are home to dentex, barracudas and sea breams. One of the must-divers in Spain? You'll find it in the Medes Islands, an archipelago of seven islands protected by the Montgri Natural Park, located one kilometre off the coast. L'Estartit is also ideal for group diving.
Here, Catalan dive centres such as Unisub are able to accommodate divers from non-profit organisations on large boats, provide accommodation in good value hotels such as the Medes 2, and offer a common inflation station, thus avoiding any handling. The diving spots of the Medes Islands, with the long opalescent tunnel, the dolphin statue, and the huge, gluttonous black groupers, will leave you with unforgettable memories. Further south, stay in Palamos at the charmingly British Marina Hotel. Enjoy a stroll along the embankments in front of the harbour, where you can taste delicious grilled prawns. Afterwards, board the boat of Gidive, a teak diving specialist.
Go diving in the Tarragona region, you won't be disappointed! Take part in the Tuna Tour Diving from L'Ametlla de Mar, dive and swim among an incredible school of bluefin tuna, 2 meters long and weighing 250 kg. Visiting the wrecks of the Pârque Subacuático in Tarragona will give you a great time. Your diving holiday in Cambrils allows you to go night diving from Cavet beach. Experienced divers will have the satisfaction of discovering the wrecks of the Cavour and the Perim. Your first dive in the crystal-clear waters of the coves of Cala Vidre or Cala Sant Jordi will enchant you. The first artificial reef created in the Mediterranean, the Biòtop, will amaze you with its biodiversity. Take advantage of your stay in Tarragona to spend a family vacation at the PortAventura World theme park. Also enjoy other water activities in L'Ametlla de Mar and Cambrils, such as canoeing, windsurfing, and jet skiing. You can also go hiking on the Mediterranean Trail (GR 92). In short, you won't be bored here!Do you dream of travelling? Check
out the conditions for entering this country on the Fit for Travel website!
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Best dive season
The best period to go scuba diving in Spain is from April to October whether in Cap Creus, the Medes Islands, the Balearic Islands.
Other activities
Water activities, Trekking
Travel note book
Useful information
Electricity - 220 volts. European sockets
Formalities
There are no border controls between Spain and the EU countries thanks to the Schengen agreements. Citizens of European countries can, therefore, move freely without a visa. However, a valid passport or identity card is required. If you are a citizen of a country outside the European Union, depending on your nationality, you must be able to present a visa.
Main airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) Barcelona-El Prat International Airport (BCN) Madrid-Barajas Adolfo-Suárez Airport (MAD) Arrecife Airport, in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Hyperbaric chamber
Hyperbaric chambers affiliated to the CCCMH :
Alicante: Institute of Professional Training of Nautical Fishing of the Mediterranean.
Andalusia:
Malaga: "El Angel ASISA" clinic hyperbaric chamber located in a hospital. Cadiz: at the Strait Diving Centre (Ministry of Defence) and at the military hospital.
Cantabria :
Santander: University Hospital of Valdecilla. Catalonia:
Barcelona: Cruz Roja Hospital (Barcelona)
Valencia Region
Castellón: Hyperbaric Therapy Unit of the General Hospital. Centre de Recuperació i de Investigacions Submarines. Galicia :
Ferrol: in the Cantabrian diving centre and in the Ferrol naval hospital, installed in a military medical centre.
Health
Do not hesitate to find out about the
health provisions in this country beforehand on the Fit for Travel
website.
Entry conditions in this country vary
and evolve according to the health conditions of the moment and
although this page is regularly updated, we cannot guarantee that it
will be updated in real-time...
Spain : Dive centers
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All Blue Diving
Spain
- Cambrils

All Blue Diving is located in Cambrils, close to Tarragona. Diving at All Blue Diving is ideal for divers and their families, who will also enjoy the historical remains of Tarragona, the PortAventura theme park and all the water sports activities in the area. Open every day from April to November and by appointment the rest of the year, All Blue Diving welcomes you in the mornings from 10am to 1pm and in the evenings from 5pm to 7pm. With a small shop under a covered passageway, you'll find a reception desk, a small indoor lounge, equipment sales and more.
A minibus takes you to and from the dive sites on the shore, the calas. On request, divers can be picked up from the hotels. You can choose to take courses at All Blue Diving, from beginner to Open Water Diver and Divemaster levels. If you're already a certified diver, you can explore the crystal-clear coves of Cala Calafat, Cala Llobeta and Cala Sant Jordi from the shore, or take the boat out to explore the deeper sites. Don't miss night diving from the beach at Cala Vidre with All Blue Diving. Follow the wreck trail at Tarragona's Pârque Subacuático with All Blue Diving. Here, the atmosphere is friendly, the instructors motivated and environmental protection taken very seriously.
All Blue Diving is part of Nautic Park, which groups together several diving centres in L'Ametlla De Mar in Tarragona. You can also organise your diving holiday with Nautic Parc to obtain an accommodation and diving package, and why not book some water sports activities too...
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- Shore diving
- Nautical activities
- Near Downtown area
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Plancton Diving
Spain
- Les Tres Cales,
 
The Plancton Diving center is located in L'Ametlla de Mar, a 30-minute drive from Tarragona and 1.5 hours from Barcelona. Plancton Diving's main base is in the "Les 3 Cales" residential area, next to the N-340. Plancton Diving is open year-round from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dive departures are at 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. during high season. In summer, Plancton Diving's reception is located in a wooden house next to the Sant Jordi d'Alfama castle, between Sant Jordi beach and Cala Vidre, with parking nearby.
Plancton Diving's shore dives take place in these two coves with their crystal-clear waters. Plancton Diving's boat, the Planctonsita, is moored at the Port of Calafat. Plancton Diving instructors are passionate and hold degrees in marine science and marine biology. They offer you a scientific perspective on the sea during your dive. Before boarding the semi-rigid boat, you'll receive a 10-minute briefing on the behavior of marine species. The perfect way to change your perspective on the sea! During your introductory dive or snorkeling session with Plancton Diving, you'll learn about the customs of Mediterranean flora and fauna.
Plancton Diving's commitment to environmental protection is demonstrated through their citizen science projects. Plancton Diving is the only diving company accredited by the Terres de l'Ebre Biosphere Reserve (RBTE). Here, whether you take Open Water Diver courses with Plancton Diving or dive from the shore in the coves, you'll work in small groups, with flexible schedules and long dives. Plankton Diving instructors adapt to each diver's personality, level, and expectations. Diving packages and accommodations can be booked through Nautic Parc. [+]
- Protected Marine Park
- Eco responsable
- Wrecks
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Unisub
Spain
- l’Estartit (Girona)
   
The Unisub diving centre is located in l'Estartit, on the Costa Brava, Spain, 30 kilometres from the town of Girona. Unisub's premises are also adapted to accommodate groups with full equipment hire, a repair workshop, a conference and projection room, and transport of equipment to the boats. Your personal equipment can be stored on the premises. Embark on 2 to 4 sea trips per day, depending on the season.
The instructors of the Unisub training centre generally welcome you in your own language to follow the PADI and FFESSM courses, from baptism to Rescue Diver. They make it a point of honour to satisfy their clients. The best spots in L'Estartit are located in the nature reserve of the Medes Islands, popular with divers from all over Europe. This small archipelago is a beautiful natural site in Catalonia, located one mile from L'Estartit. Composed of seven islets, several reefs offer very interesting underwater routes.
The coastline extends underwater in steep drop-offs with underwater caves. At Unisub you will enjoy a programme with a mix of the best dive sites in l'Estartit, either on the coast with Les Salines, Negre del Falaguer, El Rossinyol, Puig de la Sardina, La Pedrosa, El Reggio, La Ferriola, or around the Medes Islands with El Salpatxot, Pedra de Déu, El Medallot, Pota de Llop, La Vaca. Take advantage of Unisub's great prices with the hotel or flat stays including 10 dives. A good little restaurant serves as a canteen for divers and offers a daily menu. Unisub is a very well known centre for former divers as it exists since 1960. [+]
- Welcome groups
- Protected Marine Park
- Near beach
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Marina Diving Center
Spain
- L'Ametlla de Mar
 
Visit the Marina Diving Center, located in the Sant Jordi d'Alfama marina in Spain. The coves and marine parks of the Tarragona region, along the Costa Daurada, make excellent snorkelling, diving and apnea explorations. Open every day in summer and at weekends the rest of the year, Marina Diving Center also welcomes small groups of divers by appointment for more personalised services. Discover the Ebre region in a different way by taking your first dive here. Continue your diver training with Marina Diving Center instructors affiliated to FECDAS and PADI.
The seabed around Ametlla de Mar is perfect for beginner divers. For lovers of snorkelling, diving and underwater exploration in Spain, come aboard a 7.5-metre RIB with a 200hp engine, approved for up to 12 people, at the Marina Diving Center. For experienced divers, discover the wreck of an Italian ship, El Cavour, covered in gorgonians. Take a boat out to explore the seabed at Ametlla de Mar, Sant Jordi de Alfama and Calafat. The dive sites are close to the port, with sailing times of between 8 and 15 minutes.
And the must at Marina Diving Center? An instructor or divemaster will supervise you free of charge, so you can make the most of your dive! Opt for responsible tourism at Marina Diving Center, winner of two environmental labels thanks to its efforts to clean up the seabed. The diving package and accommodation can be booked at Nautic Parc. [+]
- fast boat
- Shore diving
- Between 10 and 20 dive sites
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