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This is the shortlist you would send a diving friend: 10 padi courses in Spain worth the airfare, with the price, the certification needed and the one thing to check before you pay.
Try scuba in Barcelona with a patient instructor, small groups, underwater photos, and a gentle beach entry for beginners.
“loved every minute of it. was a quiet day and was one on one with the diver. saw octopus and fish and some other wierd and wonderfully items. an amazing experience I will never forget. only wish I could have done it longer 😊”
Try scuba in Tossa de Mar from Mar Menuda Beach, with PADI instructors, underwater video, clear water, and chances to spot octopus and seahorses.
“I had a fantastic experience. The instructors, Pepe and Harry were outstanding !! I was given clear instructions before going in to the water. It was 1st time for me but already thinking of coming back for more lessons.”
Try scuba in Tenerife with Scubanana, including instruction, gear, insurance, and a guided underwater session for beginners.
“It was an amazing experience! It was my first time and everything was just super professional and friendly at the same time! I do recommend them.”
Try beginner scuba in Tossa de Mar with trained instructors, equipment, insurance, and underwater photos for $78.64 per person.
“Kristina, Evans and one more team member were very professional throughout the conduct. There was one guide with one person who was taking care of everything. I felt completely safe inside water. Before the dive, there was a quick briefing of the equipments and signals. Super Dive, the diving company, is authentic and really professional.”
Try PADI scuba in Ibiza with a 30-minute underwater session, snorkeling, gear, drinks, and friendly instructors from San Antonio.
“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.”
Try beginner scuba in Gran Canaria’s clear Playa de Amadores bay, with expert tuition, hotel transfers, gear, insurance, and beach time.
“Kiitos mahtavasta kokemuksesta. Opas oli osaava ja huomioon ottava näin aloittelijoille. Hienoja kuvia muistoksi!”
Learn why Scubanana’s 2.5-day PADI Open Water course in Tenerife earns top marks for safety, instruction, sea life, and beginner support.
“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…”
Beginner-friendly PADI scuba session in Barcelona with a small group, patient instructors, 30 to 40 minutes underwater, and souvenir videos.
“The beginners diving course was easy to understand and the instructors were super helpful and attentive to us. I felt nervous but safe on my first dive. It was amazing to see the schools of fish and the water was perfect in mid October.”
Try scuba in Tenerife with a PADI instructor, boat ride, shallow-water practice, and a guided 12-meter ocean session.
“Los monitores bien simpaticos, preocupados con que te sientas cómodo. Haces un paseo en lancha muy bonito hasta el sitio de buceo. El agua está fresca porque es el Atlantico asi que hay no hay queja alguna jajaja Hemos visto mucha fauna, peces de todo tipo y tortugas.”
Review of Tenerife’s beginner scuba course, with pool training, one ocean session, snacks, Golf del Sur transfers, and a four-person limit.
“C étais super!!! À faire absolument et nous avons été si bien accompagné par Roberta qui est fabuleuse…”
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