Would you like to live your first experience underwater, surrounded by fish and in total safety? If so, you are probably wondering where to do a Try Dives in Spain. And it’s normal: Try Dives are the most exciting and accessible way to discover the underwater world without any previous experience.
Spain is a privileged country to start diving. Its coasts bathed by the Mediterranean and the Atlantic offer temperate waters, good visibility and certified centers that guarantee safety and fun in equal parts. One of the most recommended destinations is the Costa Blanca, where specialized centers such as Dive Academy Santa Pola offer the opportunity to experience an authentic Try Dives in Santa Pola, next to the spectacular Marine Reserve of Santa Pola.next to the spectacular Tabarca Marine Reserve.
What does Try Dives consist of?
Try Dives is an initiation activity designed for those who want to try the sensation of breathing underwater for the first time. It is not a course with an exam or complex theory, but an experience guided step by step by a PADI certified instructor.
During the activity, you will receive a short theory class to learn how to use the equipment, how to move and how to communicate underwater. Then comes the most exciting moment: diving in calm waters, with excellent visibility and under the constant supervision of your instructor.
At Try Dives Academy, for example, the Try Dives include all the equipment (mask, wetsuit, BCD, regulator and tank), diving insurance, two complete dives and personalized attention. The first serves to familiarize you with the environment and the second, to fully enjoy the seabed and the Mediterranean fauna.
How long does it last?
Try Dives usually have a total duration of 2 to 3 hours, depending on the center and sea conditions. This time includes a brief theoretical introduction, equipment preparation and the dive in the sea.
In the case of the Try Dives in Santa Pola, with Dive Academy with Dive Academy, the experience is divided in two parts:
- First dive: to practice and gain confidence.
- Second dive: to enjoy the seabed of Tabarca, a reserve full of life and with spectacular visibility.
You don’t need previous experience or your own equipment: everything is included. Moreover, if after your Try Dives you decide to continue with the Open Water Diver course, Dive Academy will discount the Try Dives fee from your tuition, an excellent opportunity to continue your training as a certified diver.
Best areas for Try Dives
Spain has a wide variety of ideal spots to get started in diving. From the warm waters of the Mediterranean to the volcanic depths of the Atlantic, each region offers a unique landscape under the sea.
Alicante
The province of Alicante is one of the most recommended destinations for your first Try Dives. Its calm waters, mild temperatures and good visibility throughout the year make it the perfect setting for beginners.
In Santa Pola, Try Dives take place very close to the coast, in protected areas with abundant marine life. In addition, the proximity to the Tabarca Marine Reserve adds an extra value to the experience: it is one of the richest underwater ecosystems in the Mediterranean.
At Dive Academy Santa Pola, PADI instructors guide you from the first moment, adapting the activity to your level and pace. With top quality equipment, insurance included and a friendly atmosphere, you will live an experience as safe as it is exciting.
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are another star destination for diving, both for beginners and certified divers. Its average temperature of 20°C all year round and its volcanic seabed full of contrasts make the archipelago an ideal place to get started in any season.
Centers in Tenerife, Lanzarote or Gran Canaria offer Try Dives with excellent visibility and varied fauna: groupers, rays, turtles and even angel sharks in winter. It is a great option if you are looking to combine vacations with adventure.
Catalonia
The Costa Brava also offers spectacular spots for a first contact with the sea. Places like L’Estartit, Blanes or Tossa de Mar have PADI centers that organize Try Dives in protected coves and crystal clear waters.
The Natural Park of the Medes Islands is the best known point, with posidonia meadows and lots of fish. It is ideal for those looking for a complete experience in contact with nature.
Which area offers the best experience?
Each area has its charm, but if you are looking for a combination of safety, good visibility, marine life and comfort, the Costa Blanca – and especially Santa Pola – takes the top spot.
In this area, the Mediterranean Sea offers warm and calm waters during most of the year, which guarantees a smooth experience. In addition, the proximity of Tabarca allows you to enjoy a protected environment, with an impressive biodiversity and rocky, sandy and posidonia seabed that fascinate any diver, even the most experienced.
Another great advantage is the logistics: Santa Pola has its own port, nearby accommodations, easy access and a reference dive center like Try Dives Academy, where each Try Dives is planned in a personalized way so that you live the sea from the first moment.
Whether it’s your first time or a gift for a special someone, the Try Dives in Santa Pola with Dive Academy with Dive Academy is the ideal choice: safety, excitement and an incomparable natural environment.
Try Dives Santa Pola: experience your first Try Dives with PADI experts
At Dive Academy Santa Pola, we have been helping people of all ages to discover the underwater world with total confidence for years. Our Try Dives include everything you need: full equipment, insurance, two dives and professional guidance in the Tabarca Marine Reserve, one of the most beautiful places on the Costa Blanca.
Besides, if you fall in love with diving -as it usually happens-, you can continue your training with the PADI Open Water Diver course and become a certified diver. And the best part: the Try Dives fee is discounted from the course if you take it in the same month.
Come and live a different, safe and exciting experience. With the Try Dives Try Dives in Santa Pola you will discover why the Mediterranean Sea conquers all those who dare to dive in it.
