MÓN DIVING

No prior experience needed. The baptism covers a theory briefing on equipment and equalisation techniques, then you enter the water with an instructor at a maximum depth of 6 metres for 40 minutes. Groups are capped at 2 people per instructor.

Yes. PADI Junior Open Water Diver is available from age 10, with a maximum depth of 12 metres. From age 12, the standard Open Water limit of 18 metres applies.

Theory is done online via the PADI platform before you arrive — they recommend starting at least a week ahead. Once in Dénia, you do one day of pool or confined water sessions at the centre, followed by two days of open water dives in the sea. Practice days run Monday–Wednesday or Friday–Sunday.

All dives take place inside the Reserva Marina del Cabo de San Antonio. The specific site — La Barra, Fresquito, Las Rotas, the two Ensenadas, La Cullerá or Las Gorgonias — is decided on the day based on weather and conditions.

Both. For baptism dives you can choose between a beach entry or departing by boat. The centre is based at Marina el Portet, Dénia, which gives direct boat access to the reserve.

The Bronce tier covers online theory, all equipment and 3 days of practice. Plata adds a Cressi mask-and-snorkel pack (valued at €40) and photos during the course. Oro adds a high-end Cressi mask-and-snorkel set (valued at €60), a logbook, the option to do the course privately, photos and a t-shirt.

Yes — there's a 2-hour snorkel excursion to the Cova Tallada, a natural sea cave on the Costa Blanca. Paddle surf rental is also available.