Explore Cadiz

Cadiz is the oldest city in western Europe, situated in the Andalusia region of Spain. Cadiz’s beautiful golden-sand beaches host historically important wrecks beneath the water’s surface while nearby, Tarifa is situated where the Mediteranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean converge. Due to the city’s close proximity to Tarifa, divers take the opportunity to dive the Atlantic and the Mediterranean all in the same day - diving The Bay of Cadiz and the Atlantic in the morning and the Mediterranean Sea at the east of Tarifa in the afternoon.

Scuba diving in Cadiz is possible from several dive sites found on the Andalusia coastline with many offering dive courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster.

Places to Explore

Tarifa

2 Centers

Tarifa is a small town of 15,000 inhabitants located in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, on the southernmost point of Spain where the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean converge. Scuba diving in Tarifa takes place in the natural park, the Isla de la Palomas where divers can explore wrecks, vertical walls, and tunnels with the chance of encountering the awe-inspiring ocean sunfish and sea turtles.

Upcoming Events

Diver Level Programs / Courses

LEON MARINO Dive Center

Dry Suit Diving

12 Jan 2026 + 5 more

Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.

Top Cadiz Dive Sites

1. La Caleta

This shallow dive site is rich in history, offering glimpses of Roman anchors, ceramic shards, and 18th-century cannons on the seafloor. Ideal for scuba diving and freediving, it’s an easy dive perfect for beginners and history enthusiasts.

2. Levante Creek, Tarifa

A sheltered dive site suitable for all levels, Levante Creek features rocky outcrops inhabited by octopus, spider crabs, and moray eels. The calm conditions make it ideal for scuba and freediving, especially for marine life observation.

3. The Gap, Tarifa

This captivating cave dive begins with a narrow entry that opens into a chamber illuminated by sunlight from above. Best suited for intermediate scuba divers, it’s a scenic site with impressive rock formations and photogenic lighting effects.

4. Moroccan Point

For experienced divers who enjoy drift diving, Moroccan Point offers strong currents, scattered wreck remnants, and pelagic sightings. Expect encounters with lobsters, ocean sunfish, and large schools of fish. Scuba diving only.

5. Isla de las Palomas

Located near the Tarifa coastline, this marine-protected area is a great site for both beginner and intermediate divers. Rocky walls, sandy channels, and seagrass meadows house nudibranchs, cuttlefish, and rays, all within 10–20 m depth.

Centers Map

BUCEO CHICLANA

Calle Guadalajara 1, esquina con avenida de Fuenteamarga, 11130 Chiclana, C - ESP

PUERTOBUCEO

Calle Oceano número 16, 11500 EL PUERTO DE STA. M., C - ESP

LEON MARINO Dive Center

Alcalde Juan Nuñez 6 local C, 11380 TARIFA, C - ESP

GODIVE TARIFA SL

Puerto de Tarifa, local n5 del mirador, 11380 Tarifa, C - ESP

BUCEO ALGECIRAS

Poligono Las Pilas 1, 11205 Algeciras, C - ESP