

Open Water Madrid
únicamente trámites administrativos, Gta. de Bilbao, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Madrid, ESP
About the Center
Open Water Madrid is a PADI and SSI certified dive center located in Madrid, Spain. They offer a comprehensive range of diving courses, from beginner Discover Scuba Diving to professional levels such as Divemaster and Instructor Development Course. Specialty courses like Enriched Air Nitrox, Deep Diver, and Night Diver are also conducted, all adhering to PADI standards.
The center's facilities include lockers, a bar, accommodation at their dive school house, a swimming pool for practice sessions, equipment rental, a dive shop, and air (including nitrox) fills. Theoretical training can be completed online via the PADI e-learning platform, while pool practices take place in Madrid. Open water dives are conducted on the Costa Tropical of Granada, in La Herradura, where accommodation is also available for their students.
The center stands out for its methodology, which combines the flexibility of online theory with in-person practice, either in a pool in Madrid or directly in the sea in Granada. Emphasis is placed on small group training with qualified PADI instructors, ensuring a personalized and safe learning experience. The center welcomes both beginners and experienced divers looking to enhance their skills and obtain new certifications, fostering a familiar and welcoming environment.
Open Water Madrid places a strong emphasis on safety and the enjoyment of diving. Their training offerings allow students to become autonomous and confident divers, ready to explore the underwater world. The option to complete the theory and pool portion in Madrid, and then enjoy the sea dives in Granada, provides an appealing choice for those looking to combine their training with a travel experience.
Available Courses
11 cursosOpen Water Diver
Entry-level scuba certification course. Learn fundamental open water diving skills. Includes theory, confined water practice and open water dives.
PADI Discover Scuba Diving
First diving experience supervised by an instructor. Discover the feeling of breathing underwater without certification.
PADI Advanced Open Water
Entry-level scuba certification course. Learn fundamental open water diving skills. Includes theory, confined water practice and open water dives.
PADI Divemaster
First professional level. Learn to lead groups of divers and assist in courses. The first step in your professional diving career.
PADI Re-Activate
Programa para retomar el buceo a realizar en La Herradura.
PADI Rescue Diver
Teoría Online con PADI Elearning, Prácticas en La Herradura.
PADI Nitrox Specialty
Teoría Online con PADI eLearning. Inmersiones NO incluidas.
Primeros Auxilios de Emergencia
El curso de especialidad Emergency First Response (EFR) en Open Water Madrid te equipa con habilidades vitales para manejar emergencias médicas. Este programa se centra en la atención primaria y secundaria, incluyendo…
Buceo Nocturno
El curso de especialidad PADI Night Diver en Open Water Madrid ofrece una oportunidad única para explorar el mundo submarino bajo una luz completamente diferente. Este curso se centra en las habilidades y conocimientos…
Traje Seco
Domina el buceo en aguas frías con el curso de especialidad PADI Dry Suit Diver que te ofrece Open Water Madrid. Esta especialidad está diseñada para dotarte de las habilidades y conocimientos esenciales para explorar…
Deep Diving
El curso de especialidad PADI Deep Diver en Open Water Madrid te permite explorar el atractivo de las profundidades y la emoción de los límites del buceo recreativo, alcanzando profundidades de hasta 40 metros. Esta…
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PADI stands for Professional Association of Diving Instructors. It is the world's leading certifying organization for recreational diving, preparing more divers globally than any other agency. A PADI certification is recognized worldwide and is valid for life, ensuring you can dive anywhere you go.
Your diving adventure begins with the PADI Open Water Diver course. This comprehensive program teaches you everything necessary to become an autonomous diver, allowing you to explore the underwater world safely up to a depth of 18 meters.
The minimum age is 12 years old (with parental authorization). You must be able to swim and complete a health questionnaire or provide a medical certificate if necessary. No prior diving experience is required.
The course includes PADI e-learning for theory, pool practice sessions, four open water dives in La Herradura, all necessary diving equipment, dive insurance for the course, and your international PADI Open Water Diver certification. Accommodation in the Casa Escuela is also included (subject to availability).
Option 1 is a complete 3-4 day course in La Herradura, Granada, ideal for full immersion. Option 2 involves online theory and pool sessions in Madrid, followed by open water dives in La Herradura, suitable for those based in or near Madrid.
The PADI Enriched Air Nitrox specialty is the most popular PADI specialty. It allows you to extend your bottom time, especially on successive dives, by reducing your nitrogen exposure. The course can be completed in a few hours, often without open water dives, though optional dives are available.
únicamente trámites administrativos, Gta. de Bilbao, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Madrid, ESP



