Explore Benidorm

Benidorm is found on the south coast of Spain, in the Valencian Community. It is famous as a sun-drenched holiday destination for Europeans, particularly Brits. Though well known for the resort culture, the diving here is far from famous - which is no bad thing! 

A number of dive centres are found around the town, most of which provide the full range of dive courses, from introductory up to specialty courses and divemaster programmes. Some of the resorts do double-service as dive resorts. There are a number of liveaboards operating in the nearby Balearics, but none directly out of Benidorm. 

Benidorm diving is ideal for beginners and seasoned pros alike. The waters are crystal clear, nutritious - which

leads to a wealth of fauna - and usually very calm with little currents . It is surrounded by excellent dive sites, including Benidorm Island (which features the famous pinnacle La Llosa), Mitjana Island and the Serra Gelada Natural Park. Wildlife highlights include the famous Spanish octopus and big schools of barracuda.

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SSI Open Water Diver Course

SSI Open Water Diver Course

Diving is your thing... You know it. You've done a try dive before, or you may be snorkeling and feel like a fish in the water... You need to see this spectacle in first person and without anyone holding your hand... The SSI Open Water Diver course will prepare you to dive to a maximum depth of -18 meters, anywhere in the world, in the company of a diver with the same or higher certification. The course consists of a theoretical part, a part of learning skills in confined water (conditions similar to a swimming pool) and a part of open water dives. The theory part can be done online, including exams, so that when you come to shore, we focus only on diving. Of course, if you have any doubts about the theory, you will clarify them in Nisos Benidorm with any of the instructors. The confined water skills part we usually do in the sea, in a protected area and in shallow water, similar in conditions to a swimming pool; there you will learn to know and handle your equipment, to control your buoyancy and to solve any problems that may arise in your dives. In this part of the course we try to repeat the skills a lot, so that any problem that would arise in a real dive you will be able to solve it, since you will be familiar with it. If the sea conditions were bad we would go to the pool but we prefer to do it in the sea, since where you are going to dive in your real life will not be a pool. Finally we will do the open water dives: 4 dives in which, with your instructor, you will put into practice several of the skills learned in the previous part of the course and you will begin to enjoy this exciting activity. After completing the three parts of the course you will receive a digital certification that will enable you to dive anywhere in the world. The price of the course includes everything necessary for the development of the course: - theory kit, - additional theory classes, - diving equipment rental, - five confined water sessions - one additional confined water session at the discretion of the instructor - 4 open water dives (shore and/or boat, depending on the modality contracted), - 1 additional dive at the discretion of the instructor - insurance during the course, - certification fees WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Everything not included in the previous section.

Nisos Benidorm Dive Centre, Av. Vila Joiosa, 18 Edificio Coblanca 30 locales 2-7, 03502, Benidorm - Alicante, A, ESP
December 5, 2026
$505.67
€450.00
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Nisos Benidorm Dive Centre

Nisos Benidorm Dive Centre

Av. Vila Joiosa, 18 Edificio Coblanca 30 locales 2-7, 03502 Benidorm - Alicante, A - Spain
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Revolution Dive

Paseo de Colón, 2 - Caseta de Buceo, 03501 Benidorm, A - Spain
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SIRENAS DIVING CENTER

Avda Alcalde Eduardo Zaplana, cruce con CV-70, 03502 Benidorm, A - Spain

Top Benidorm Dive Sites

1. La Llosa

Located near Benidorm Island, this submerged pinnacle rises to 7 m and drops dramatically to 33 m. Scuba divers can spot moray eels, octopus, bream, and colorful nudibranchs. Due to occasional currents, this is best for advanced divers.

2. Los Arcos

A scenic dive site at a max depth of 18 m, featuring large boulders and arches that cast beautiful patterns with the sunlight. Ideal for both scuba and freediving, it’s a favorite for its accessibility and picturesque terrain.

3. Punta Garbí

This steep wall dive descends from 4 m to 20 m and is teeming with marine life. Expect sightings of moray eels, groupers, nudibranchs, and eagle rays on the sandy bottom. Adventure level is moderate, suitable for most divers.

4. The Dock

Following a mooring line down to 24 m, this gentle slope is great for easy exploration. It’s rich in marine life like stargazers, octopus, and occasionally mola mola. Ideal for beginner to intermediate scuba divers.

5. The Elephant Cave

A stunning underwater cavern starting at 12 m and extending 25 m inside. Perfect visibility, intricate stalactites, and calm waters make it a captivating dive for certified cavern divers. Freediving is possible with caution.

The best Months to Dive in Benidorm

Diving in Benidorm is possible year round due to the warm Mediterranean climate. The water temperature peaks in July and August at around 26°C. May to August have long, hot days and are the busiest time of year. Booking in advance may be a good idea so you won’t be disappointed. The visibility is at its best at this time due to the low summer rainfall. 

As the weather starts to cool down in September and October, the crowds disperse. The diving gets a little chillier in winter, as water temperatures plunge to 15°C, and some dive shops may close seasonally, but the atmosphere is a lot more chilled out. There is more rain at this time, though it remains mostly dry throughout winter.