

ISUB SAN JOSÉ
Calle babor, 8, San José-Níjar, Almería, ESP
About the Center
ISUB SAN JOSÉ is a dive center located in San José-Níjar, Spain, operating since 1998. Certified by PADI and SSI, it offers a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to the Instructor Development Course, including specialties such as Freediving, Technical Diving, and adapted diving courses. The center also provides snorkeling and night diving experiences, with options for boat diving and shore diving.
ISUB SAN JOSÉ's facilities include a bar, accommodation, dive equipment rental, a dive shop, and air and nitrox fills. The center operates its own dive boats, enabling exploration of dive sites within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. Their commitment to professional training and advice has earned them the PADI Gold Palm Resort 5-star rating.
Situated in the heart of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, a protected volcanic area and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its marine and terrestrial ecological richness, ISUB SAN JOSÉ leverages this Mediterranean paradise to offer unforgettable diving experiences. This includes exploring wrecks like 'El Vapor', which has been submerged for over 90 years. The center conducts its services in Spanish, English, and German, catering to a diverse international clientele.
Available Courses
Discover Scuba Diving
Advanced Open Water
Enriched Air Nitrox
Rescue Diver
Instructor Development Course
Freediving
Technical Diving
Snorkeling
Boat Diving
Deep Diver
Night Diver
Wreck Diver
Open Water Diver
Curso de iniciación al buceo recreativo. Obtén tu certificación para bucear de forma autónoma hasta 18 metros de profundidad.
BASIC FREE DIVER
With this course you will be able to consolidate the development of basic Apnea skills. During the course, you will have theoretical and confined water sessions. At the theoretical level you will learn about physiology, equipment, environment, technique and security measures. In the practical part there will be dry breathing and relaxation sessions. In confined waters there will be static and dynamic apnea practices to perfect the finning technique. You will need a medical certificate and two photographs. If you are under 18 years of age, also an authorization from your legal guardian.
Free Diver
During the course, you will have theoretical sessions, in confined waters and in the sea. At a theoretical level you will learn everything you need to know about physiology, equipment, environment, technique and security measures. In the practical part there will be dry breathing and relaxation sessions. In confined waters there will be static and dynamic apnea practices to perfect the finning technique. At sea you will make two outings in which you will practice two modalities, free immersion and constant weight with bifin. You will need a medical certificate and two photographs. If you are under 18 years of age, also an authorization from your legal guardian. If you are under 15 years old you can do the skindiver, or the basic freediver.
OPEN WATER DIVER
The courseWith the contents of the O.W.D will give you the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to be able to enjoy the underwater environment. The theory of the course consists of 5 modules developed in the didactic material that we will give you and that are completed with classes, knowledge reviews and a final test. In the practical sessions we will do exercises with which you will gradually learn to function in the water. It includes: Confined water or swimming pool Four dives in the sea, up to a maximum depth of 18 metres, or complete Initiation, so that you are able to dive without professional supervision. You will need to: 2 passport size photographs. Certificate Medical certificate that qualifies as suitable for the practice of underwater activities.
advanced diver
You can try three dives of your choice, have a piece of what you like, and feel more comfortable in the water, strengthening your underwater skills and letting you enjoy diving more than ever. The next step to the Open Water Diver, is the ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER or the A.O.W.D. Junior, if you are between 14 and 15 years old. This course will enable you to descend in open water to a depth of 40 meters, or 21 meters if it is the Junior. The course program consists of five dives with which you will improve and complete the skills acquired in the O.W.D.: Two are mandatory: the deep dive, in which you dive to 30 meters and the underwater navigation dive where you will learn to orient yourself underwater with and without the help of instrumentation. The other three dives can be chosen from among several specialties: buoyancy, underwater naturalist, enriched air, dry suit, night dive, underwater digital photography, multilevel, search and recovery, Fish identification... 2 passport size photographs. Be certified as an open water diver or equivalent. Certificate Medical certificate that qualifies as suitable for the practice of underwater activities.
SIDE MOUNT
This new way of diving offers advantages over the traditional way of diving. It is safer against possible material failures, since it is highly unlikely that two devices fail at the same time, and the device is much more at hand to respond to a failure. By having two bottles placed symmetrically on the sides, your trim will improve in all positions since you have optimally distributed the weight, as well as being more hydrodynamic. If your gas consumption is high, you can carry more gas supply in a more comfortable way and it will avoid back pain. Do you find it interesting? Don't wait any longer, evolve and sign up now for the side mount specialty course. ISUBThe Padi Side mount specialty course is made up of one confined water session and three open water dives. what will you learn Advantages of the system and new dive management procedures. How to properly assemble and configure equipment for you. How to place the equipment and the ballast system to be perfectly level and trim in the water. Manage the gas using the second stages of each bottle. Effectively respond to potential problems when diving with a side mount system. You will need to: 1 passport size photograph. Be certified as Open or equivalent in other organizations. Medical certificate that qualifies as suitable for the practice of underwater activities. Explore, delve into history, do it safely.
posidonia
Learn more about the CLIMAX ECOSYSTEM in the Mediterranean. The Posidonia Diver specialty course is a course created by us in collaboration with CIRCE, for the life+ Posidonia Andalucía project. It has been recognized by PADI as a distinctive specialty. The course arises within the project in the dissemination area to make divers aware of the importance of oceanic Posidonia meadows and the need to conserve them. In the course you will learn its importance, the most important attacks it suffers and what you can do to find solutions. During the first dive of the course you will learn to recognize its parts, the fauna associated with it, as well as responsible diving techniques over posidonia meadows. In the second dive you will learn and practice the field work carried out by scientists to monitor the state of health of the same to act accordingly. It is a very interesting course since it allows you to improve your technique, learn from the environment and get in touch with the methods used by scientists, so that you can later be part of volunteer networks. You will need to: As in all diving courses, we will need a medical certificate that says you are fit to dive and a photograph. This course is also oriented to Instructors and they will be authorized to apply to PADI with the approved guides to be able to teach it. They will also be able to benefit from the free materials that have been edited for their students.
Wreck Diving
Most divers find wrecks, planes, and even automobiles an almost irresistible attraction because they are intrigued by exploration, exciting adventures of discovery, and the aquatic life that often teems among them. The PADI Wreck Diving course teaches you the ins and outs of rewarding responsible wreck diving. The fun part of the PADI Wreck Diver course is visiting the wrecks, unraveling the mysteries and beginning to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to see things others miss. Sometimes only the trained and experienced eye recognizes that a small hole or open door was probably the cause of the ship's disappearance. What you will learn: Wreck exploration diving techniques and how to avoid the most common dangers. How to research and learn the environment of your favorite wrecks. Considerations about diving equipment for wrecks. Considerations and techniques for entering intact wrecks. Experience in planning, organizing and conducting at least four wreck dives under the supervision of your PADI Instructor.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The PADI Digital Underwater Photography course quickly introduces you to modern digital equipment, whether you use a compact camera or sophisticated interchangeable lens equipment like the pros. The fun part of this course is learning how to capture images to share with your friends and family. It's a great way to relive the adventures you've had. what will you learn How to choose the right camera system for you. The PADI SEA method for getting great underwater photos fast. The three fundamental principles to take good underwater photos. If you have your own camera, you can do it with it, if not you will use an advanced compact that you can even use completely manually. Avoid the frustration of learning underwater photography through trial and error. The course reduces the learning curve with professional tips and tricks. Topics covered include: Basic photography tips. Flash diagrams for a variety of effects. Tips to remove reflection from particles. An explanation of the various digital file formats. How to return the color to your images. The work package includes the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Manual and an underwater white balance chart. The course materials preview the skills you will practice with your instructor. Upon completion of the course, use the manual as a guide and reference as you explore new environments and improve your techniques. The price includes: Complete team. You will need to: 1 passport size photograph. Possess the PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent certificate from another organization). Your Photography Adventure Dive from the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver / Adventure Diver course counts (at the discretion of your instructor) as the first dive of the Digital Underwater Photography course PADI. Medical certificate that qualifies as suitable for the practice of underwater activities.
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