Open Water Diving Center La Herradura
P.º Andrés Segovia, S/N, 18697 La Herradura, Granada, Spain, La Herradura, Granada, ESP
About the Center
Open Water Diving Center La Herradura is a dive center located in the picturesque town of La Herradura, Spain. Certified by PADI, SSI, and TDI, it offers a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving up to Divemaster and Instructor Development Course. It also provides specialized courses such as Enriched Air Nitrox, Deep Diver, and other technical dives. The facilities include showers, lockers, WiFi, a bar, and a dive shop. The center also offers equipment rental, air and nitrox fills, and organizes boat diving, shore diving, night diving, and guided dives.
Guests can experience the diverse marine life in the Bay of La Herradura and Almuñécar, with 16 dive sites available. The center is distinguished by its mission of environmental awareness and education, integrating it into its training programs. The courses are designed to be fun, safe, and provide comprehensive underwater skill development. The center also offers activities like Snorkeling, Paddle Surfing, and Kayaking.
Open Water Diving Center La Herradura stands out for its privileged beachfront location, overlooking the bay, and its proximity to Almuñécar. They provide maintenance services for dive equipment in their workshop and expert advice on new gear in their physical and online store. Diving in the waters of La Herradura is described as an experience of contemplation, calm, and weightlessness, offering an escape from daily stress and a connection with nature.
Available Courses
7 cursosBautismo de Buceo
Bautismo de Buceo course taught by certified PADI instructors.
Scuba Diver
Scuba Diver course taught by certified PADI instructors.
Advanced Open Water
Entry-level scuba certification course. Learn fundamental open water diving skills. Includes theory, confined water practice and open water dives.
Rescue Diver
Learn problem prevention, management, and rescue techniques. A course that will make you a safer and more confident diver.
Divemaster
First professional level. Learn to lead groups of divers and assist in courses. The first step in your professional diving career.
Open Water Diver
Curso de iniciación al buceo recreativo. Obtén tu certificación para bucear de forma autónoma hasta 18 metros de profundidad.
Primeros auxilios de emergencia
Curso de primeros auxilios y RCP, útil tanto para buceadores como para no buceadores.
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The Bautismo de Buceo includes an introductory talk, a controlled open water dive in Almuñécar or La Herradura, all necessary diving equipment, and dive insurance for the experience.
The PADI Open Water Diver course requires online theory and final exam, confined water practice (shore/pool), 4 open water dives, dive insurance during the course, all necessary materials, all diving equipment (bring swimsuit and towel), PADI course materials, and processing of the certification.
With an Open Water Diver certification, you can dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters and must be accompanied by another certified diver.
Yes, the Scuba Diver course counts as credits towards the PADI Open Water Diver certification. You would only need to complete the remaining theoretical modules and dives.
The Rescue Diver course can be started from 12 years of age, with the only prerequisite being a valid CPR and First Aid certification within the last year.
P.º Andrés Segovia, S/N, 18697 La Herradura, Granada, Spain, La Herradura, Granada, ESP