Diving is one of the water sports that generates the most excitement in the world of active tourism. To find out if this sport is for you or not, you can enjoy an introductory dive that will allow you to submerge while discovering the possibilities the seabed has to offer. And yes, the Barcelona coastline has the perfect characteristics for it. Shall we tell you more?
Where to do a diving course?
In Barcelona, you'll find various diving centres that will provide you with their equipment and the professional assistance of their instructors to explore the marine wealth hidden in the depths of the Catalan sea. As we mentioned, Barcelona's diving centres boast extensive experience and professionalism, with fully equipped facilities including classrooms, changing rooms...
Some centres also have a shop with all the gear you need for diving, offering a wide variety of products in stock. And if you ever need diving equipment repairs, you'll also find these centres to be the perfect place: they handle special gases like air up to 300 bars and nitrox, special mixes like nitro 50, pure oxygen, trimix, etc.
As you may know, the Barcelona Coast borders the Costa Brava, which lies further north in the region, so marine diversity is more than guaranteed, and your underwater experience will meet all your expectations as you're surrounded by octopuses
And of course, when we talk about Barcelona, we don't just mean Barcelona city itself, but rather Barcelona province, where you can enjoy dives in various Catalan municipalities that host their own native marine fauna, such as Sitges, Mataró... Why not discover it for yourself?
What diving course are you thinking of doing?
If you've already completed your first scuba dive, or in other words, had your first introductory dive, and have decided it's the sport for you, it's time to take the next step... Getting certified through a diving course. In Barcelona, you have the opportunity to choose the qualification that best suits your needs, depending on the school.
Want to know more? Read: PADI or SSI: Which to choose? Our honest opinion
Differentiating between PADI and SSI, the courses you can take, whether recreational diving, technical diving or specialities, include:
- Open Water
- 1, 2 or 3 Star
- Advanced
- Basic and Advanced Nitrox
- Extend Ranger
- Decompression Procedures
- Divemaster
- Assistant Instructor
- First Aid Courses
- Rescue and FR Course
Diving trips
Another speciality offered by diving schools is organised diving trips, both daytime and nocturnal in some cases, at national and international levels. Of course, you can also go on diving holidays. With their team of professionals, you can dive in locations ranging from the Medes Islands, Columbretes, Tossa de Mar, Tamariu Canyons or Mataró, among others, to breathtaking spots like the Red Sea. Take the opportunity to contact your nearest provider and stay updated on the courses and trips they organise.
As you can see, the options are extensive, making it one of the best centres to visit if you're thinking of starting out in the world of diving or want to delve deeper into this water sport.
As you can see, the options are extensive, making it one of the best centres to visit if you're thinking of starting out in the world of diving or want to delve deeper into this water sport.
