Dive guide · SPAIN SCUBA DIVING

The 15 Best Dives in Spain

58 dives  ·  from $61 a head

The Canaries dive all year, the Balearics and the Costa Brava are a summer sport, and prices sit well under the Caribbean. These 15 cover try-dives, turtle sites and the sunken sculpture museum, with prices and transfer notes.

Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area - The 15-minute speedboat ride is part of the fun
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Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area

1.Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area

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

Meet your PADI instructor at Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje for a 30-minute safety briefing, then take a speedboat to Tenerife’s turtle area. You’ll spend about 25 minutes using scuba equipment to a maximum of 12 meters, followed by guided snorkeling. Instructors such as Max, Ramona, Elena, and Tobi are known for calm, patient support.

“Was an amazing experience. Elena is a great guide. She was super friendly good vibes and also showing us lots of fun poses to do underwater. Would definitely recommend😊 She's also really good at spotting sea animals!!”

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Barcelona: PADI Discover Scuba Diving - Getting fitted in the changing room
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Barcelona: PADI Discover Scuba Diving

2.PADI Discover Scuba Diving

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

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.”

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Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners - Meeting points and the ride to Cabo Regana
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Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners

3.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 enter Mallorca’s protected marine reserve from shore. Practice breathing, ear equalizing, mask clearing, and hand signals before a guided descent to 6 meters. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, and German. Transport, equipment, insurance, and a PADI certificate are included.

“We dived for the first time with Diving and Adventure, and Marvin, Levi, and Uriel made it so easy and fun! The instructors were patient and professional, and the whole team was super helpful and always available. Highly recommend them for an unforgettable experience! 🌊🤿”

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Lanzarote Introductory Scuba Diving Experience - The 30 to 35 minute session at about 5 metres
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Lanzarote Introductory Scuba Diving Experience

4.Lanzarote Introductory Scuba Diving Experience

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

Meet Manta Diving Lanzarote in Puerto del Carmen for a gentle first scuba session at Playa Chica. An SSI instructor explains the basics, helps you practice in waist-deep water, then guides you to about 5 metres for 30 to 35 minutes. Equipment and souvenir photos are included, with groups capped at six.

“Very patient and knowledgeable staff who guided us on our first diving experience. We are a family with an 11 year old son who was nervous in the water but the guides helped him overcome his fears and now he can't wait to go again! Thank you to all involved- we will never forget this excellent experience!”

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Tenerife: Beginner's Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings - The 15-minute speedboat ride south
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Tenerife: Beginner’s Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings

5.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 with full equipment, a 30-minute safety briefing, and a short speedboat ride to a secluded bay. You will spend about 45 minutes in the water at depths up to 10 meters, with one instructor for every two clients. Turtle sightings are possible, not promised.

“Great diving activity, our guide Rihan (sorry for misspelling ) was amazing!!thank you to the team and we will be back for next adventures!🌊🤿”

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Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria - What you may see below the surface
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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, and 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, clear instruction. Pickup is included from southern coastal towns.

“Mon fils a fait pour la première fois de la plongée. Il a adoré. La dame était adorable, très à l'écoute et très professionnelle. Elle n'avait que deux jeunes à s'occuper et c'est important de ne pas être nombreux pour être en entière sécurité. Par contre, il n'y avait pas beaucoup de poissons. Je recommande cette activité avec cet organisme. Ils sont pro. Merci beaucoup pour tout ❤️❤️❤️”

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Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups - Fish, rock formations, and the turtle question
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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

Meet at Puerto Colon for a safety briefing, wetsuit, boat ride, and a 25 to 30-minute beginner scuba session in water no deeper than 7 meters. PADI instructors such as Romana, Toby, Martin, and Francesco guide small groups, followed by 30 minutes of snorkeling. Turtles are possible, not guaranteed.

“I had a hard time believing you could go from 0 SCUBA experience to swimming at the bottom of the ocean in 2.5 hours, but you sure can. Very knowledgeable and kind instructors helped those who had challenges (which are all very minor.) If you would like to try SCUBA but are nervous, don't hesitate to go with this group.”

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Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners - From your hotel to the coast in 30 minutes
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Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

8.Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

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

Spend three hours trying scuba in Gran Canaria with a PADI-certified instructor such as Mike, Alan, or Veronica. After a safety lesson and shallow-water practice, you will enjoy a guided one-hour underwater session. Hotel transfers, equipment, and accident insurance are included, with groups limited to eight.

“We really enjoyed our time out and how friendly and comfortable the instructor of the group made us feel. Was great to be check on through out the experience by the instructor”

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Tossa de Mar: PADI Discovery Scuba Diving in Costa Brava - The 40-minute lesson at SuperDive Tossa de Mar
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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

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…”

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Fuerteventura: Introduction to Scuba Diving - From southern hotels to La Lajita
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Fuerteventura: Introduction to Scuba Diving

10.Introduction to Scuba Diving

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

Meet your instructor in Costa Calma, learn the basics, and take a guided first scuba session at La Lajita. Jibi, Adam, JB, and Benedikt are among the instructors working with beginners. Expect a small group of up to six, hotel pickup, about 45 minutes underwater, and optional photos and video at an extra cost.

“Good instruction also accessible for first time divers. Nice diving location”

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Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria - Paperwork, health checks, and equipment fitting
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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’s instructors for a short beginner session, health check, equipment fitting, and shallow-water practice before heading to a reef. You’ll learn basic underwater signs, breathe through a regulator, and spend roughly 30 minutes seeing fish, rays, crabs, and sea-floor life. Instructors including Chris, Kate, and Keko are praised for calm, patient support.

“I really enjoyed having the first diving class. For me - for the person who doesn't like being in the water and especially underwater - that was opening of myself and discovering an absolutely new world! The young and understandable instructors were patient with me and thanks to them I have outstepped my borders! Highly recommend this company to discover something new to you and in yourself! The hardest is to make the first step!”

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Lanzarote: Intro to Diving Experience for Beginners - Getting comfortable before you go below
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Lanzarote: Intro to Diving Experience for Beginners

12.Intro to Diving Experience for Beginners

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

Learn basic scuba skills with Salva, Salvatore, Tuti, or another English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking instructor. In a group of no more than four, you’ll get a careful briefing, time to adjust to breathing underwater, and a guided beach session in Puerto del Carmen or nearby waters. Equipment, transport, insurance, and photos are included.

“The best experience!!!! I will definitely recommend those 2 guys:) well done and keep it like this”

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Try Scuba Diving with 2 Ocean Dives - Why the two-session format works
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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

Begin with a gentle 5-meter scuba session at Playa Chica, then reach 12 meters on a second 40-minute outing. Aquatis instructors such as Georg, George, and Chris provide close guidance for beginners. Equipment, transport, insurance, water, and a snack are included, with pickup available from your hotel or chosen meeting point.

“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 - Starting at Aquarius in El Fraile
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Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

14.Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

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

Start at Aquarius dive center in El Fraile at 9 AM or 2 PM for a three-hour beginner scuba session. After a 30-minute safety briefing, you practice in shallow water before spending 40 to 60 minutes underwater with a PADI guide. Small groups, multilingual instruction, hotel pickup areas, and full equipment make this a gentle first step.

“It was our first diving experience and everything went really well! A big thank you to Mouslim and Clement! It was really great.”

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Tossa de Mar: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners - First comes the breathing and equipment lesson
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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

Learn scuba basics at Tossasub Center in Tossa de Mar, then enter the water with an instructor for a 40 to 45 minute session reaching up to 12 meters. You will practice breathing, equipment use, movement, and hand signals. Small groups, multilingual guides, insurance, and possible sightings of fish or octopus make this a friendly first step.

“It was an amazing experience! Definitely a go to activity if you love adventure! Our guide Mark was spot on! Folks travelling from India - don't expect that you will get to see Corals like it is shown in the movie Zindigi Na Milegi Doraba!”

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New in Spain Scuba Diving

★ 4.8Scuba Dive at Museo Atlántico for BeginnersFrom $19486 reviews
★ 4.9Private Scuba Diving–Certified Instructor & PhotosFrom $11465 reviews
★ 4.9Costa Adeje Private Diving Lesson ExperienceFrom $7947 reviews
★ 4.32-Dive Private Scuba Discovery CourseFrom $14722 reviews
★ 5.0Basic Diver course for beginners with 1 dive in the OceanFrom $23441 reviews
★ 5.0PADI Open Water Diver Course (OWD) – 2.5 daysFrom $72498 reviews
★ 4.8PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course in TenerifeFrom $12964 reviews
★ 5.0Discover Scuba Diving from the boatFrom $29095 reviews
Private Beginner Scuba experience in MallorcaFrom $306117 reviews
★ 4.8Puerto del Carmen: Guided Scuba Dive (certified only)From $636 reviews
★ 5.0Try Scuba Diving – Atlantic Museum (no-certified)From $2536 reviews
★ 4.8Museo Atlantico: Diving Class for Non-Certified DiversFrom $17621 reviews
★ 5.0Try Scuba Diving in a turtle area (boat)From $8493 reviews
★ 5.0Scuba Diving Tour, Lunch and a Visit to Tossa de MarFrom $21043 reviews
★ 4.5Discover PADI Diving in BarcelonaFrom $8379 reviews

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