Scuba diving in Andalusia from Costa del Sol
Book a diving trip in Andalusia from the Costa del Sol
Whether you’re dreaming of scuba diving in Andalusia, trying your hand at your first dive, exploring historic shipwrecks in Gibraltar or admiring the sunfish at Marina del Este, our team will help you create a tailor-made experience.
Whether you’re a certified diver, a wreck enthusiast, a marine life lover or simply curious to try your first underwater experience, the Costa del Sol and its surroundings offer some of Spain’s most beautiful dive sites.
Discover these marine treasures whilst respecting the environment and the principles of sustainable tourism, with a PADI 5* Eco Centre and Green Fins member.
A dive centre committed to protecting the oceans
Since its establishment in 2015, this centre has established itself as one of the most renowned diving centres on the Costa del Sol.
Its commitment goes far beyond simply providing diving training:
- PADI 5* Eco Centre
- Official member of Green Fins
- Participation in beach clean-up operations with The Nautilus Project
- Promotion of responsible diving techniques
- Raising awareness of marine ecosystem conservation
The international team speaks Spanish, English, French, Swedish, Russian and Finnish, ensuring every diver can fully enjoy their experience.
Never dived before?
No problem. The PADI Discover Scuba Diving programme is specially designed for beginners.
Your experience includes:
- An introduction in a heated pool
- Learning the basics of safety
- A first dive in the sea supervised by a professional instructor
You’ll quickly discover the unique sensation of floating weightlessly amongst the fish, octopuses and reefs of the Costa del Sol.
Prices:
– A 1-day course for €140 (pool training + one open-water dive in the local area)
– A 2-day course for €189 (pool training session + 2 dives in the sea at Marina del Este)
To book or request information, see below:
4 fabulous scuba diving sites in Andalusia
Note: Possible meeting points: we can meet at the dive centre in Mijas, or pick you up anywhere along the coast if it’s on the way to the dive site.
Each dive lasts between 45 minutes and just over an hour.
1. Marbella: dive on the historic remains of La Torre del Cable (the Tower)
Located just a few minutes from the shore, the La Torre site is one of the most iconic on the Costa del Sol.
A former remnant of a mining cable car that transported iron ore to the sea, this submerged structure has now become a veritable artificial reef.
At a depth of around 10 metres, divers can observe:
- Conger eels and moray eels hidden in the pillars
- Groupers swimming around the metal structures
- A small wreck resting on the sand
- Spotted electric rays
Suitable for all levels, this dive combines industrial history with marine biodiversity.
Price – 1 dive -: €70
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2. San Pedro de Alcántara: a Spanish wreck dating back nearly 300 years
San Pedro de Alcántara is home to one of the region’s most fascinating historical dive sites. El Galeón, a Spanish military galleon, was deliberately sunk nearly three centuries ago.
Even today, divers occasionally discover relics from the past, such as bronze buttons or belt buckles.
At a depth of just 7 metres, the wreck is ideal for:
- Beginners
- PADI courses
- Underwater photographers
- Maritime history enthusiasts
Cuttlefish, octopuses, rays and conger eels have turned this ship into a veritable natural sanctuary.
Price – 1 dive –: €70.
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3. Gibraltar: the realm of wrecks
Few divers know that Gibraltar is home to more than 35 wrecks accessible to divers. The centre is one of the few Spanish dive centres authorised to organise trips there.
Camp Bay: a huge artificial reef
The site features several remarkable wrecks:
The 482M and Batty’s Barge
These two former Royal Navy barges offer fascinating interior spaces to explore.
You can spot:
- Moray eels
- Conger eels
- Spider crabs
- Nudibranchs
- Electric rays
The Spanish Barges
Four small wrecks connected by passageways and open holds.
A fun dive suitable for all levels.
The Ark of Jesus Christ
A former Spanish fishing boat converted into an artificial reef.
Its structures are now home to an abundance of marine life.
Rosia Bay: for experienced divers
Those who enjoy more technical exploration will appreciate: The Seahawk
An impressive wreck located at a depth of 27 metres.
You may encounter:
- Seahorses
- Pipefish
- Blue lobsters
- Octopuses
- Spider crabs
The Buchana
One of the most recent shipwrecks off Gibraltar.
Its engine room and intermediate decks offer an exciting exploration for experienced divers.
Price – 2 dives –: €150
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4. Marina del Este: Andalusia’s marine gem
Located east of Málaga, Marina del Este is considered by many divers to be one of the most beautiful dive sites in Spain.
Designated a marine nature reserve in 2025, it offers spectacular underwater landscapes.
Along the rocky drop-offs, you can spot:
- Schools of sardines
- Mola mola (sunfish)
- Octopuses
- Flowering corals
- Large anemones
- Starfish
- Flying gurnards
- Over 40 species of nudibranchs
The two dives on offer allow you to explore different areas of this exceptional reserve.
Price – 2 dives -: €120
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A modern centre accessible to all
To ensure your comfort and safety, Diving with Nic offers:
- Three vehicles dedicated to diving trips
- Two classrooms
- A multimedia area
- A heated swimming pool
- Facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility
- A spacious equipment room
The team puts your safety and enjoyment at the heart of every trip.
Children’s courses during the summer
During July and August, young adventurers can take part in a 4-day diving course.
What’s on the programme:
- Pool training
- Up to 4 open-water dives
- Underwater games
- Fish identification
- Two PADI certifications
Price: €529
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Other activity ideas along the coast between Málaga and Nerja
In the surrounding area, there are plenty of other wonderful activities to enjoy:
- Zafarraya Via Ferrata
- guided tours (villages of the Axarquía, Córdoba, the Alhambra, etc.)
- Caminito del Rey via ferrata
- hikes (Rio Chillar hike, El Saltillo with the suspension bridge, etc.)
- canyoning from Nerja
- stargazing in Andalusia
- snorkelling
- cave tours
Use the following link to access all the activities to do. during your holidays. This link provides you with all the details of each activity.
Are you staying on the Costa del Sol and dreaming of visiting Andalusia? Here are 9 must-see guided tours departing from Malaga (Torremolinos, Fuengirola or Benalmadena).
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