Explore Costa Brava

Stretching from Blanes, 60km north of Barcelona, to the French border, the Costa Brava (or “wild coast”) is one of the most rugged and beautiful areas of Spain. This picturesque region of Catalonia features pretty seaside towns like Lloret del Mar against the backdrop of 214km of coastline.

Diving in Costa Brava has long been popular. There are dive centres scattered along the coast, all offering beginner dive courses all the way up to divemaster, with some dive resorts scattered in too. Liveaboards aren’t big business here, all the dive sites are fairly close to shore, but there are some found in the nearby Balearic Islands. A big bonus of the dive centres found here is their long establishment, and many are true pioneers of the sport.

The variety of flora and fauna around the Costa Brava is extraordinary. There are several protected marine parks, such as the Medes island and Cap de Creus Natural Park, which add to the diversity and make for excellent dives. The topography also creates caves and tunnels to explore, alongside the wrecks found here. Considering the pleasant and simple shore dives also on offer, Costa Brava diving truly is ideal for all.

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Diver Level Programs / Courses

SubLimits Diving Center Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Open Water Diver

15 Nov 2025

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

SubLimits Diving Center Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Dry Suit Diving

15 Nov 2025

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.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

SubLimits Diving Center Sant Feliu de Guíxols

React Right - Course Combination (FA, CPR, AED, O2)

15 Nov 2025

React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!

Diver Level Programs / Courses

SubLimits Diving Center Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Diver Stress & Rescue

15 Nov 2025

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

ANDREA’S DIVING

Perfect Buoyancy

17 Nov 2025

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most from every dive. Buoyancy is an essential dive skill, but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy more quickly and enjoy more relaxed dive adventures. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in every diving situation. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With better buoyancy skills, you will soon be able to hover with ease and take the underwater photographs you dream of!

Diver Level Programs / Courses

SubLimits Diving Center Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Advanced Open Water Diver

18 Nov 2025

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Professional Level Programs / Courses

TOSSASUB DIVING CENTER

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

15 Mar 2026

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

Professional Level Programs / Courses

Diving Grassi-Sub

Divemaster

06 Apr 2026 + 8 more

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Diving Grassi-Sub

Diver Stress & Rescue

15 Apr 2026 + 7 more

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Diving Grassi-Sub

Night Diving and Limited Visibility

08 May 2026 + 5 more

Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

DOSSOTAIGUA DIVE CENTER

Night Diving and Limited Visibility

07 Nov 2026

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★☆ Badia de Tamariu

The boat jetty and the entrance to this house reef are only 30 m from the base. The most beautiful part of the bay is reserved for divers and swimmers and secured by a buoy line. This beautiful house reef offers something for everyone down to a maximum depth of 15 m.

★★★☆☆ Cala de las Pots

This is a great dive site for beginning divers and open water classes due to its shallow depth and great marine life. The site is located next to the port of Port Marina in Palamós.

★★★★☆ cala sa cova

You get there from the coast. This is a typical place for night diving, with shallow waters and plenty of rocks where to look for life. The diving ends in a small cave.

★★★★☆ Cala Aiguafreda

Beach or pier entrance. Variety of areas from shallower to deeper. With spaces of sand and other more rocky formations. The most frequent area for diving is the right part of the beach.

Diving in Costa Brava

The dramatic limestone cliffs in this area of the Mediterranean are riddled with caves and caverns, many of which are ideal for divers to explore - safely, with a qualified guide. This structure also gives rise to craggy topography on the ocean floor, fun swim throughs and dramatic overhangs where you can look for marine life. One point of interest is the volume of bright gorgonian fans and corals, in many other nearby regions, growth is limited to below 20m.

Ancient wrecks adorn the sea bed due to the aforementioned rocky coastline, lucky for future divers, less so for the people on board. These now form artificial reefs and they are usually teeming with life. Currents can be strong at some sites, leading to exhilarating drift dives. The visibility is usually around 20m but can decrease near the outlet of the River Ter due to algal blooms.

The best Months to Dive in Costa Brava

Diving in Costa Brava is possible year round due to the temperate, Mediterranean climate. The summers are defined by hot, dry days and balmy nights. The air temperatures sit in the high 20s and 30s, while the water temperatures peak at 23°C in July and August. Though mild, most people require a wetsuit to dive at all times. The months between May and September are high season, when holiday makers from around the world flock to sun themselves here. As a result, places book up fast, it is busier and prices may increase.

The winters can be cold here, with air temperatures dropping to below 10°C in January and February. The water temperatures also dip to 13°C, with some companies offering drysuit dives. The rainiest season is from September to November, though rainstorms can occur at any time. Some companies close during this low season, so check before you book!