Scuba diving in Spain is one of the main attractions for the tourists who visit this coastal country. The whole
Costa del Sol coast in Spain including Malaga, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Mijas and Calahonda areas are a paradise for the lovers of Scuba diving. The entire stretch of Costa del Sol is a perfect destination of
Scuba diving in Spain.
The Mediterranean and the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean make the area a museum of marine life with moray eels, moonfish, giant spider crabs, grouper, scorpion fish, octopus and cuttle fish thronging every where. The clear transparent waters provide the best diving locations especially for new divers. The Associations of Scuba diving in Spain provide full sets of scuba diving equipments for all their clients and also two high powered semi-rigid inflatables.
Other special equipments can also be hired or bought at the shore itself, like:
- Shore Dive
- Boat Dive
- Cylinder + Air
- Regulator incl. Octopus
- Mask + Fins + Weights
- Wet suit
The major
Associations for scuba diving in Spain include:
- SAA (Sub-Aqua Association)
- An International Scuba Diving Directory
- BSAC (British Sub-Aqua Club)
- PADI (Prof. Assoc. of Diving Instructors)
These Associations arrange for Scuba diving sessions in varied sections the Mediterranean including:
- Placer de las Bovedas
- Sierra
- Marbella Towers
- Marbella Wrecks
- Barco antiguo (antique ship)
- Herradura (50 minutes east of Malaga)
- Cerro Gordo
- Tres Picos
- La Calita o los Gigantes
Scuba diving in Spain can provide that experience that is capable of satisfying the most demanding divers. The diverse geography and landscape result in the spectacular marine life and an underwater realm that is not comparable to any other diving destination in the world.
