Dive guide · PADI COURSES IN SPAIN
The 10 best padi courses in Spain you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and what the shop will want to see on your card. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Learn scuba basics with iDive Barcelona in a small group of no more than six. You’ll spend about 35 minutes learning equipment and hand signals, then enter from the beach at your own pace. Instructors such as Pau, Alex, Hugo, and Wanda are praised for calm guidance, while photos and videos give you a lasting souvenir.
“It was great. The only things that got wrong was that I didn't got the photos and videos. Sad.”
Try scuba in Tossa de Mar with SuperDive’s PADI instructors, beginning with a 40-minute lesson before a gentle shore entry at Mar Menuda Beach. Expect up to an hour underwater, with guides such as Pep, Eric, Harry, and Eva helping you spot seahorses, octopus, cuttlefish, and fish. Your photos and video are included.
“A lot of love and gratitude to our wonderful instructors, Harry and Pepe. It was our first time scuba diving, and we loved every moment of the experience. Harry was professional, friendly, and incredibly patient, taking the time to calmly explain the entire process and answer all our questions. He made us feel completely at ease before we even entered the water. Some members of our group didn’t know how to swim and were understandably anxious before the dive, but both Harry and Pepe reassured them, calmed their nerves, and guided them with confidence. Pepe even held one of my friend's hand until she was comfortable on her own. Their…”
Meet your Scubanana instructor at Radazul Marina for a three-hour PADI try-dive. You’ll learn basic skills on land, use supplied equipment, and enter the sea with close personal guidance. Instructors such as Ryan and Elias are praised for calm, clear teaching. The experience suits first-timers aged 10 and older.
“The staff were very friendly, accommodating and yet professional. Ryan was extremely knowledgeable, took into account our levels of experience and gave excellent instruction. This college professor gives an A plus!”
Meet SuperDive Tossa for a three-hour beginner scuba session led by guides including Guille, Sergei, Hector, Imma, and others. You’ll get a safety briefing, equipment, insurance, and close support underwater. Expect a small group of up to eight, marine life such as fish and octopus, and souvenir photos and videos.
“To do again it was beautiful the instructors was perfect super understanding and guides us directly if there would be a problem the monitors were Hoda and Eric it was perfectAuto-translated”
Spend 3.5 hours aboard a yellow double-decker boat from San Antonio, learning basic scuba skills before a supervised session to 8 meters. PADI instructors, including team members such as Nacho, Cristian, and Marcello, guide first-timers in English or Spanish. Snorkel from the boat, watch for octopuses and fish, and use the supplied gear throughout.
“People were very pleasant and really wanted us to enjoy the trip. All the kit is on the boat. We were given wetsuits etc. And had very pleasant dive. They divided us into groups and took us a dive relevant to experience and ability. Excellent value for money.”
I’ll guide you through a calm first scuba experience in Playa de Amadores, from safety briefing and equipment fitting to an underwater session reaching up to 6 meters. You’ll see colorful fish and may spot cuttlefish, seahorses, or rays, then relax on the beach. Hotel transfers, gear, insurance, and water are included.
“Kiitos mahtavasta kokemuksesta. Opas oli osaava ja huomioon ottava näin aloittelijoille. Hienoja kuvia muistoksi!”
Train with Scubanana Dive Center in Radazul over about 2.5 days, using included equipment and course materials. You need no prior scuba experience, but you must be at least 10, comfortable swimming, and fit to dive. Instructors including Cedric, Sergio, Marc, Paulina, and Saskia have been praised for calm, careful teaching.
“I booked my open water course with Scubanana in July. I had previous cold water experience training in Scotland but didn’t find the time to get fully qualified before our Tenerife holiday so after looking online Scubanana looked like the best school for me and they did not disappoint. All the instructor staff were amazing especially Marc and they explained everything really well. I felt really safe the whole time I was training which boosted my confidence. The shop and equipment was really nice and clean a nice environment to learn in. I wanted to get certified so that I could propose to my now fiancée who is already an…”
Meet iDive Barcelona at Bogatell Beach for a two-hour first scuba experience. You’ll learn equipment, underwater hand signals, and safety before spending about 30 to 40 minutes underwater with an instructor. Groups are limited to six, and the team records underwater video when conditions allow.
“Great crew giving an awesome experience. Very professional and worth every penny. They have wonderful dive site and good equipment which is a double win.”
Start with online PADI study, then meet your instructor at Travel Sub Dive Center in Puerto Colón. After a 30-minute safety lesson and shallow-water practice, take a speedboat to a Tenerife site for up to 40 minutes underwater at 12 meters. Max and Toby are among the instructors praised for calm, patient teaching.
“Such a crazy little experience and definitely something we all won’t forget!”
You’ll learn basic scuba skills at GooDiving in Tenerife, starting with a theory session and pool practice before one guided ocean session. The four-hour experience includes equipment, snacks, and transfers from Golf del Sur. The group is limited to four people, and Roberta may be among the instructors helping beginners feel at ease.
“C étais super!!! À faire absolument et nous avons été si bien accompagné par Roberta qui est fabuleuse…”
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