BEST OF · SCUBA DIVING IN SPAIN

The 15 Best Scuba Dives in Spain

105 dives  ·  from $61 a head

Spain dives all year because the Canaries sit far enough south to stay swimmable in winter. The 15 below cover the volcanic islands, the sculpture park off Lanzarote and the Balearic caves, with prices, water temperatures and which need a card.

Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area - Snorkeling with turtles, rays, and fish
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Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area

1.Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,679 reviews · 3 hours · from $84Our pick

Meet your PADI instructor at Costa Adeje, learn the basics, then ride a speedboat to a calm Atlantic site. You’ll spend about 25 minutes on a first scuba session to 12 meters, followed by guided snorkeling for turtles, rays, fish, and perhaps dolphins from the boat. Max, Ramona, Elena, and Toby are among the instructors praised for patient support.

“A brilliant experience, quite scary for a 9 year old but Chenay our instructor was so kind and helpful I loved it, bit anxious at start but was encouraged and supported I thought the activity was amazing xx”

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Barcelona: PADI Discover Scuba Diving - The 35-minute briefing: the part you should take seriously
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Barcelona: PADI Discover Scuba Diving

2.Barcelona: PADI Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,016 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Learn scuba basics with iDive Barcelona in a small group of up to six. After a 35-minute briefing, your instructor guides you from the beach into the water at your own pace. Expect about an hour underwater, multilingual help, and photos or video to take home.

“The staff were welcoming and extremely helpful, can’t rate them enough! It was our first time scuba diving but our instructor Pau was calm, reassuring and put us at ease. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to try scuba diving. We loved it!”

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Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners - The briefing: learning the basics before getting wet
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Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners

3.Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 805 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $176

You’ll learn scuba basics with two PADI instructors in a group of no more than six, then make a guided shore entry in Mallorca’s protected marine reserve. Expect calm practice, a maximum depth of 6 meters, full equipment, transport, insurance, and a PADI Discover Scuba Diving certificate.

“It was my first time and I really enjoyed the experience!”

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Lanzarote Introductory Scuba Diving Experience - What happens at the Puerto del Carmen centre
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Lanzarote Introductory Scuba Diving Experience

4.Lanzarote Introductory Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 766 reviews · from $81Top rated

At Manta Diving Lanzarote in Puerto del Carmen, an SSI instructor guides you from a short safety lesson into a 5-meter underwater session at Playa Chica. You practice key skills in waist-deep water, then look for fish such as parrotfish and wrasse. Groups are limited to six, with one instructor for every two students.

“Such a fun activity to do. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting. The team working there are so friendly and really go above and beyond to ensure you get the most from the experience. Don’t be worried if you have never done anything like it before!”

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Tenerife: Beginner's Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings - Starting at Puerto Colón with a clear safety briefing
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Tenerife: Beginner’s Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings

5.Tenerife: Beginner’s Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 627 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Meet Zero Gravity Tenerife at Puerto Colón for a beginner scuba session capped at 10 meters. After a 30-minute briefing, ride by speedboat to a sheltered bay, where one instructor handles every two clients. Look for rays, octopus, moray eels, and turtles, then snorkel if time allows.

“I had never been in the ocean before, so diving was a first time experience. I was so nervous however one of the professional divers stayed with me the entire time and allowed me to do the activity within my comfort zone. They were all very reassuring and so kind to me. If you are a first timer like me I would 100% recommend this, you get to see so many different fish under the sea in their natural habitat. Literally my only negative comment would be that it is misleading regarding the turtles, this is more of a general dive with the possibility of seeing a sea turtle, other…”

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Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria - What the underwater session is like
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Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria

6.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend about three hours learning scuba basics, practicing in shallow water, then exploring Gran Canaria’s coast with a PADI instructor. Groups never exceed four, and guides such as Mike, Veronica, Miguel, Jessica, and Adriana are praised for calm, patient instruction.

“Brutal experience. The instructor explains the instructions very well and helps and guides you during the dive. Highly recommended.Auto-translated”

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Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups - The first underwater minutes are the real test
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Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups

7.Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 456 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Start at Puerto Colon with a safety lesson, gear fitting, and a short boat ride. A PADI instructor guides your 25 to 30 minute scuba session to a maximum of 7 meters, followed by 30 minutes of snorkeling. Turtles are possible but never guaranteed.

“Absolutely phenomenal! Our booking had 6 people, which equalled out to 2 people to an instructor. Each instructor was so accommodating to the different languages, needs and skill sets of each individual, in a friendly and approachable manner. They take photos under the water using their cameras but available to buy then after you’ve viewed them (after you’re back at the meeting point). Overall can’t fault this experience at all. Thank you so much for having us and showing us a good experience! Lucy and Kate”

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Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners - What the three-hour schedule really includes
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Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

8.Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 403 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Learn scuba basics with a PADI instructor, practise in shallow water, then spend about an hour exploring Gran Canaria’s clear coastal waters. Small groups of up to eight, hotel transfers from the southern coast, multilingual guides, equipment, and accident insurance are included. GoPro rental costs €15.

“Our guide was very helpful and patient. It was clear he was very knowledgeable and experienced, but his kindness was wat really stood out as my kid struggled to clear his ears.”

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Tossa de Mar: PADI Discovery Scuba Diving in Costa Brava - Why the 40-minute briefing matters
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Tossa de Mar: PADI Discovery Scuba Diving in Costa Brava

9.Tossa de Mar: PADI Discovery Scuba Diving in Costa Brava

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 392 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76Best value

At SuperDive Tossa de Mar, you learn scuba basics, hand signals, and safety before a short van ride to Mar Menuda Beach. PADI instructors such as Eric, Pepe, Oscar, and Eva guide your first underwater session, with equipment, insurance, and video included.

“Great experience! the instructors are very friendly and patient, take really good care of everyone. I loved this adventure!”

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Fuerteventura: Introduction to Scuba Diving - From Costa Calma to La Lajita
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Fuerteventura: Introduction to Scuba Diving

10.Fuerteventura: Introduction to Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 298 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $100

Meet instructors such as Jibi, Adam, or Benedikt for a first scuba experience near La Lajita. After a safety briefing and shallow-water practice, you spend about 45 minutes underwater, often at depths near 7 metres, with small groups limited to six people. Hotel pickup is included.

“Trying Scuba diving for the first time was so good. I went with my son (just turned 16) and I was a bit apprehensive as to whether I could do it but all the guides were so friendly and Jibi explained everything to us really well before we went in for the dive. I absolutely loved it and so did my son and we will definitely be diving again. I’ve already looked for dive coaching now I’m back in London. Saw a lot of fish , a starfish and a sea spider, I saw a lot more than I expected, was magical at times. Thx guys”

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Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria - Learning to breathe underwater in shallow water
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Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria

11.Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet Blue Water Diving for a two-hour introduction to scuba. You will learn basic underwater skills in shallow water, then visit a nearby reef with an instructor at your side. Equipment is included, groups are capped at eight, and instructors such as Chris, Kate, Keko, and Kecko are praised for calm, patient guidance.

“I’m super happy I decided to try diving with this team( Jiles, Ari, and Ailin) especially after the scare I had last summer ( got a cramp and almost drowned!). These guys were amazing - so patient and always keeping an eye on us during the trip. You’re definitely in good hands with them. A big shoutout to Jiles for being extra patient with me at the start and helping me chill out, so I could have this awesome experience. Seriously, if you’re thinking about it, just go for it. You won’t regret it!”

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Lanzarote: Intro to Diving Experience for Beginners - Getting comfortable before going below the surface
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Lanzarote: Intro to Diving Experience for Beginners

12.Lanzarote: Intro to Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $87

Learn scuba basics with Salva, Salvatore, Tuti, or another professional instructor during a 2.5-hour beginner session in Lanzarote. Groups are limited to four, equipment and transport are included, and you may see fish, octopuses, seahorses, or even an angelshark in clear coastal water.

“Our instructors were brilliant and we had a wonderful morning. Communication was fantastic from the time our booking was confirmed, which put our minds at rest that we had pick a reputable company. The dive itself was superb we felt like we were swimming in a tropical aquarium! Who knew all those beautiful fish are living under our feet as we swim in the coves from the beach. Thank you Salvador and Tutu for making such an amazing memory x”

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Try Scuba Diving with 2 Ocean Dives - Patient instruction is the real strength
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Try Scuba Diving with 2 Ocean Dives

13.Try Scuba Diving with 2 Ocean Dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

You’ll learn to breathe underwater at 5 meters, then reach 12 meters on a second 40-minute session at Playa Chica. Aquatis instructors including Chris and Georg provide close support, equipment, transport, drinks, and snacks. It suits first-timers, with a maximum of 10 people.

“Baptême de plongée avec ma fille de 11 ans. C'était une expérience incroyable, une équipe au top et un instructeur à l'écoute.”

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Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience - Arriving at Aquarius Dive Center in El Fraile
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Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

14.Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 238 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Start at Aquarius Dive Center in El Fraile, near Las Galletas, at 9 AM or 2 PM. A PADI guide such as Doina explains the equipment and leads a shallow-water practice before your first sea session. Expect a small group of up to three, local transport, and possible sightings of rays, seahorses, turtles, and colorful fish.

“Team were fantastic. Great briefing and safety talk and really good during activity.”

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Tossa de Mar: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners - Learning to breathe underwater before meeting the fish
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Tossa de Mar: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

15.Tossa de Mar: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 232 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

At Tossasub Diving Center, you learn scuba basics in a small group of up to six, then make a supervised beach entry to 12 meters for 40 to 45 minutes. Instructors such as Uri, David, and Mark are praised for calm instruction, with fish, octopus, and guide-taken photos possible.

“It was really good experience could have seen more fishes and other creatures down there”

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Just written up in Scuba Diving in Spain

★ 4.9Puerto del Carmen: Try Scuba Diving for BeginnersFrom $9483
★ 4.8Museo Atlantico: Diving Class for Non-Certified DiversFrom $17621
★ 4.9Puerto del Carmen: Snorkeling Trip with Dive InstructorFrom $6593
★ 4.8Puerto del Carmen: Guided Scuba Dive (certified only)From $636
★ 5.0Puerto del Carmen: Try Scuba Diving from the beachFrom $1183
★ 5.0Puerto del Carmen: 2 Guided Scuba Dives (certified only)From $1183
★ 5.0Private Try Dive for 2 with our experienced InstructorFrom $11812
★ 5.0Tossa de Mar: PADI Scuba Diver Certification CourseFrom $3412
★ 5.0PADI Open Water Course in 3 DaysFrom $4659
★ 4.8PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course in TenerifeFrom $12964
★ 5.0Maspalomas: Discover Scuba Diving with PickupFrom $10515
★ 4.8Lanzarote: Scuba Dive at Museo Atlántico for BeginnersFrom $19486
★ 4.9Fuerteventura: First Scuba Experience – Calm 1:1 DiveFrom $12346
★ 5.0Menorca: Cala Galdana Try Scuba Diving for BeginnersFrom $8536
★ 5.0Menorca: Try scuba diving in Cala’n Bosch -BLUEWATER MENORCAFrom $9126

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