Explore Valencia
The bustling town of Valencia, cradled in the eastern Valencian Community region of Spain, has long been a popular holiday destination for Europeans and worldwide travellers alike. The historic town, fantastic food and stunning coastline offer plenty of activities above the water, whilst the gin-clear waters, dramatic underwater topography and caverns riddled cliffs create a veritable underwater playground for scuba divers. Lose yourself in the serenity of the Mediterranean by plunging into these cerulean waters.
With several dive centres scattered throughout the town, there are plenty of places to undertake diving courses. Dive resorts are found more along the coastline, where they do double service as holidays resorts. Diving courses are popular here, particularly beginner ones, so there is plenty of opportunities to get started in the underwater world. There are no liveaboards currently operating around Valencia, but there are some in the nearby Balearics.
The best Months to Dive in Valencia
Diving in Valencia is possible year round due to the temperate Mediterranean climate which offers over 300 days of sunshine each year. The most popular time to dive is during the summer months when the days are long and hot (usually in the high 20s) and the water temperatures reach 26°C. This is the busiest time, as tourists flock to the area.
It is possible to dive during the winter months, but both the air and water temperatures drop to around 14°C, necessitating a thicker wetsuit to stay comfortable. This is the rainiest time, but there are rarely more than 5 days of rain per month. Be aware that some dive centres close during the low season.
Top Valencia Dive Sites
1. Las Corvas
Las Corvas reaches a maximum depth of 20 metres and features a sandy bottom scattered with large boulders and gorgonians. Cracks and crevices hide lobsters, groupers, moray eels, octopus, and stingrays. Colorful nudibranchs also abound. Suitable for beginner to intermediate scuba divers.
2. La Cullera
La Cullera offers a shallow yet adventurous dive with a 9-metre descent leading to a dramatic 50-metre cave carved into the cliff face. Suitable for advanced scuba divers with cave experience and a torch. Along the wall, divers will spot octopus, groupers, and lush seagrass meadows.
3. Columbretes Islands – Interior Sites
The interior of this protected marine reserve features a maze of submerged rock formations teeming with lobsters and patrolling groupers. With a max depth of 16 metres, it’s perfect for all scuba levels. Clear visibility and conservation status make it a marine life hotspot.
4. Columbretes Islands – External Sites
For more advanced divers, the outer side of the Columbretes offers depths of up to 35 metres and the chance to spot large groupers, schools of barracuda, and pelagic species. Strong outward currents make this dive challenging but highly rewarding in biodiversity and scale.
5. Sagunto Wreck (Freediving possible)
Located near the port of Sagunto, this shallow wreck lies at about 8–12 metres and is suitable for both beginner scuba divers and experienced freedivers. Marine life includes damselfish, wrasse, and small eels, while the structure itself is great for exploration and photography.