Scuba diving is an exciting activity, and even more in Tarifa. Is the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula and at the same time, the closest point to Africa. Its location between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic make it unique for this activity because of the large population and variety of species that each year cross the Atlantic, having the amazing possibility of carrying out the immersion within the environment of the Natural Reserve of the Strait (World Biosphere Reserve).
Throughout the whole year you will be able to watch and enjoy a wide marine life, as well as the fauna and flora (moray eels, turtles, sunfish, nudibranchs, laminaria, anemones ... ) and sunken ships, among other things.

We offer you the possibility of initial courses and first water immersions, PADI , FEDEX, Open Water, Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver, etc.

All courses include teaching materials, complete gear and personal insurance offered throughout the period of the course, always accompanied and supervised by our team of certified and international instructors.

The most important thing for us is for you to enjoy this exciting sport, friendly atmosphere, relaxed and surrounded by people that will make you live unforgettable moments, we guarantee it.
We can book your dive or scuba diving course without additional cost in our hotel.

FIRST INMERSION COURSE (75 €)

"If you've never dived, we recommend you to start with a first immersion in the Sea.
The course consists of a theoretical lecture, and an immersion in the sea, where you first perform a few exercises to 1Mt in depth and then a short dive down to 8 -10 meters.
You will be an hour and a quarter more or less in the water and to carry out the entire activity it takes about three or four hours.
You don't need any prior experience although it is advisable you have practiced "snorkeling" or swimming with goggles previously.
You´ll only need only bring a swimsuit and towel!
Is performed every day from 10:00 in small groups of 2 people "

OPEN WATER DIVER (395 €)
"Starting there, you can take the course gives you the first Open Water Diver certification.
The Open Water course is considered the first level of diving.
You don't need prior experience although it is advisable you have done a scuba diving first immersion or practiced "snorkeling" before.
To be able to do the Open Water Diver course you need to have a medical certificate (in Tarifa there are clinics that do them).
The OWD course can be done in two ways:
With a book and studying theory: this are 4-5 days in total that require about 6-8 hours a day and in your free time you have to watch the theory video to prepare for the next day.
All inclusive: equipment , books ,DVD , logbook, insurance and rate PADI price €445
With an on-line theory course: three days from 9:30 until 14:00 for swimming pool and dives. All inclusive team, logbook and insurance rate PADI price: €395
For the two courses:
2 swimming pool classes that can be performed from the beach at shallow depths (3 hrs)
4 Dives at sea (two each day ) from a boat
In case you need more hours ( not often necessary ) you have to pay 65 Euros per dive
+ Free Scuba Diving rental equipment free for a year
All courses are private and custom
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information in buceo@laestrelladetarifa.com