Spain

Diving in Spain

Spain offers a remarkable diving experience, with its diverse and extensive coastline opening up a world of aquatic wonders. From the cooler, nutrient-rich waters of the Atlantic in the north to the warm, vibrant Mediterranean in the south, Spain provides an array of diving environments. The Mediterranean Sea, with its clear waters, is ideal for exploring colorful reefs and bustling marine life, including octopuses, seahorses, and the occasional sighting of dolphins. Meanwhile, the northern waters of the Bay of Biscay are home to majestic blue sharks, offering thrilling encounters for those seeking adventure.

Diving in Spain is available year-round, with summer temperatures inviting divers to explore in lighter wetsuits, while thicker gear is recommended in winter. The country's coastline is peppered with historical shipwrecks and unique underwater landscapes, making it perfect for both wreck enthusiasts and those interested in deep-sea exploration. Shore diving is a popular and convenient option, with many dive sites located near the coast. However, boat dives and the occasional liveaboard adventure are available for those seeking to explore further afield.

The marine reserves such as those around the Canary Islands and Cabo de Palos are teeming with biodiversity, offering protected havens for a wide range of species. This makes Spain a superb destination for divers of all skill levels, providing opportunities for both education and exploration. Whether you are a novice or an experienced diver, the underwater world of Spain promises an unforgettable experience filled with vibrant life and historical intrigue.

Places to Explore

Balearic Islands

175 Divesites • 37 Centers

Basque Country

20 Divesites • 3 Centers

Valencian Community

47 Divesites • 12 Centers

Andalusia

48 Divesites • 21 Centers

Murcia

43 Divesites • 10 Centers

Canary Islands

240 Divesites • 68 Centers

Catalonia

198 Divesites • 54 Centers

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Diver Level Programs / Courses

SEAQUEST DIVING CENTER

Open Water Diver

05 Jan 2026

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

Titan Blue Divers

Enriched Air Nitrox Level 2 (40%)

13 Nov 2025

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

AQUA DIVING ADVENTURES

Navigation

13 Nov 2025

In this specialty program, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to safely and confidently navigate underwater. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, how to leave and return to a designated point, plus basic navigation patterns. You will also be taught how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of which hones your underwater observation skills, improves your dive safety and helps you to get the most out of every dive. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

AQUA DIVING ADVENTURES

Perfect Buoyancy

13 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

Buceo Norte

Enriched Air Nitrox Level 2 (40%)

13 Nov 2025

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

Buceo Norte

Open Water Diver

14 Nov 2025 + 5 more

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.

Centers Map

ApneaCanarias, Freediving Center

Local nave, Puerto Deportivo Radazul, 38109 El Rosario-Tenerife, IC - ESP

OdySea

Port Torredembarra, 5-7 Bis Pavilon D, Torredembarra, TA, 43830 Tarragona, TA - ESP

DOSSOTAIGUA DIVE CENTER

Paseo ridaura 35, 17250 Platja D’Aro, GE - ESP

CONTRACORRIENTE ESCUELA DE BUCEO

CC. Zoco Monterrozas, 28232 Las Rozas, M - ESP

TRITON DIVING LLAFRANC

Plaça dels Pins 3, 17211 LLAFRANC, GE - ESP

BUCEO CATALUNYA COSTA BRAVA

Carrer del Club Nàutic, 3-5, 17230 Palamós, GE - ESP

Stollis Centro de Buceo

Paseo del Mar 26, 17212 Tamariu / Girona, GE - ESP

Buceo Cabo La Nao

Canal Sur, 2, 03730 Jávea, A - ESP

Merak Diving

Moll de Levant 325, 07701 Mahon Menorca, IB - ESP

Arrecifal Dive Center

Calle La Orchilla 30, 38917 La Restinga, IC - ESP

OCEANIDES AQUAVENTURA

C/ VICENC JUAN I ROSSELLO 9 BAJO, 07013 PALMA, IB - ESP

LEON MARINO Dive Center

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

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★★ Bajo de Fuera

Probably the best dive in the Mediterranean, it combines the spectacular protected marine life of the Islas Hormigas Reserve and the remains of contemporary wrecks from the 19th and early 20th century, spread over the slopes of the seamount, from depths of over 54m to a comfortable decompression at 6m on the top.

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788
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31.0 m
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16.0 m
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★★★★★ Pecio San Andrés (Wreck)

The San Andrés is a mid-19th century steamship wreck. You can see part of the deck and the two bushings on the sides of the blades that powered it. The ship has numerous holes full of life. It is easy to see groupers and conger eels here.

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562
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26.0 m
⌀ Depth
13.0 m
⌀ Visibility

★★★★☆ Carall Bernat

Depth 4-45 meters. One of the most visited dives of the Medes Islands for its diversity and quantity of fauna, we will start the descent at the anchor buoy located on the south face of the Carall.

3,171
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1,617
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25.0 m
⌀ Depth
13.0 m
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★★★★★ El Bajón

It is surely the most famous dive in the Canary Islands and one of the most important in Europe. Submarine volcano that emerges from nowhere and stays about 9 meters deep from the surface. Giving us a landscape unmatched anywhere in the world.

1,966
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1,277
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25.0 m
⌀ Depth
23.0 m
⌀ Visibility
Aqualung

★★★★★ Gerardias

This dive site is located on the island of Montaña Clara with a maximum depth 40 meters. It is only for expert divers with the Deep Diving specialty.

152
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126
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39.0 m
⌀ Depth
24.0 m
⌀ Visibility