MAKARA

MAKARA is a dive and freediving center located in Dahab, Egypt, dedicated to bringing people closer to the sea through courses and experiences. Certified by PADI and SSI, it offers a wide range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water Diver to advanced levels like Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Nitrox, and Instructor Development Course. It also specializes in freediving with AIDA 2, AIDA 3 courses, personalized training, and technical diving.

MAKARA's facilities include lockers, WiFi, a bar, equipment rental, and air fills (including nitrox). The center organizes activities such as night diving, promoting a conscious and respectful relationship with the ocean, aiming to generate positive change in how people interact with the marine environment and inspire sustainable habits. The languages spoken are Spanish and English.

Founded by Koldo Munarriz, an instructor diver with experience from Malapascua, Philippines, and Irina Barberá, a freediving instructor and photographer, MAKARA was created with the intention of sharing the beauty of the Red Sea, one of the seas with the highest biodiversity and healthiest corals in the world. Beyond offering underwater education in Dahab, the center also organizes dive trips to international destinations like the Philippines.

MAKARA distinguishes itself through its focus on fostering a personal connection with the sea, teaching the importance of its care and respect for this vital ecosystem. Through its experiences, they aim to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the ocean and inspire a commitment to its conservation, promoting a more intense and caring relationship with the blue.