Ocean Turtle Tropical
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Ocean Turtle Tropical

C. Real, 16, 18697 La Herradura, Granada, Spain, La Herradura, Granada, ESP

LanguagesENTypical depth18 mKid-friendlyYes
Languages
EN
Typical depth
18 m
Season
all year
Kid-friendly
Yes
Accessible
No

À Propos du Centre

Ocean Turtle Tropical, situé à La Herradura, en Espagne, est un centre de plongée de premier plan, certifié par PADI, SSI, BSAC et TDI. Il propose une gamme complète de cours, allant du Discover Scuba Diving à l'Instructor Development Course (IDC), s'adressant à tous les niveaux, des débutants aux professionnels expérimentés. Des cours spécialisés tels que le Boat Diving sont également disponibles, répondant aux besoins de tous les plongeurs, des novices aux instructeurs chevronnés.

Les installations d'Ocean Turtle Tropical sont conçues pour le plus grand confort des clients. Elles comprennent des douches, des casiers, un bar pour la détente après la plongée, un hébergement pour les visiteurs, une piscine pour s'entraîner et une salle de classe dédiée à la formation. De plus, ils proposent la location de matériel, un magasin de plongée bien approvisionné, des remplissages d'air (y compris le nitrox) et des services de transfert depuis l'aéroport.

Le centre promeut diverses expériences de plongée, y compris des plongées guidées dans des sites de premier choix, accessibles à la fois en bateau et depuis le rivage, garantissant ainsi aux plongeurs d'explorer les merveilles sous-marines de La Herradura. Avec une équipe d'instructeurs passionnés et un club de plongée actif, Ocean Turtle Tropical favorise une communauté accueillante et agréable pour tous les passionnés de la mer.

Cours Disponibles

30 cursos

Plongeur

Une option plus rapide pour obtenir une certification de base, idéale si vous manquez de temps. Nécessite une journée de formation en personne.

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Maître de plongée

Premier niveau professionnel. Apprenez à encadrer des groupes de plongeurs et à assister lors des formations. La première étape de votre carrière de plongeur professionnel.

Professionnel Professionnel
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Plongeur en eau libre

Cours de plongée sous-marine pour débutants. Apprenez les techniques fondamentales de la plongée en milieu naturel. Ce cours comprend de la théorie, des exercices en milieu protégé et des plongées en milieu naturel.

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Découvrez la plongée sous-marine

Première expérience de plongée sous-marine encadrée par un moniteur. Découvrez la sensation de respirer sous l'eau sans certification.

Initiation Initiation
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Plongeur à soutien adaptatif

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Conservation des récifs coralliens

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Bouée de délimitation de surface retardée

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Plongeur dérivant

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Soins Primaires et Secondaires EFR

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Air enrichi (Nitrox)

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Identification des poissons

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GoPro

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PADI AWARE Spécialité

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Plongeur de recherche et de récupération

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Conservation des requins

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Navigateur sous-marin

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Plongeur Bateau

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Plongeur profond

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Plongez contre les débris

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Plongeur en combinaison étanche

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Oxygène de secours

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Spécialiste en équipement

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Masque intégral

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Plongeur de nuit

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Flottabilité de performance maximale

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Plongeur Autonome

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Plongeur épave

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PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

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PADI ReActivate

The PADI ReActivate program at Ocean Turtle Tropical is specifically designed for certified divers who haven't logged a dive in the past year or more. This course offers a structured and efficient method to refresh your essential scuba skills and knowledge, ensuring you feel confident and prepared for your next underwater adventures. It's an ideal preparation for an upcoming holiday or to build confidence before enrolling in a more advanced course. For divers whose last dive was more than five years ago, a full Open Water Diver course is recommended to ensure comprehensive skill development. The program combines self-paced independent study with hands-on in-water training. Through PADI eLearning, you can revisit dive theory at your own convenience, focusing on areas you feel less comfortable with and quickly reviewing familiar topics. This online component typically requires 1-2 hours to complete. Following the theoretical review, you will participate in a pool session with a PADI Instructor. In a small group setting, you'll practice crucial safety skills, such as mastering the alternate air source and performing emergency weight drops, ensuring you are ready for any situation. This session also serves as a valuable opportunity to refine specific skills you wish to practice further or simply enjoy some relaxed buoyancy control exercises in the controlled environment of the pool. Upon successful completion of both the knowledge development and the in-water skills review, PADI will issue an updated certification eCard for your highest existing qualification. This official recognition confirms your readiness to dive safely and enjoyably. Participants are required to bring their own mask and snorkel, which are available for purchase at the dive center if needed. While you are welcome to use your own scuba equipment if you have it, cylinders and weights are provided as part of the course. The ReActivate course is an excellent way to regain confidence and ensure proficiency before your next dive trip, making your underwater experiences both safe and rewarding. The warm waters, with sea temperatures averaging 18.6°C, provide a comfortable environment for skill refreshment.

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Guided Shore and Night Dive

Ocean Turtle Tropical offers a unique Guided Shore and Night Dive experience in the picturesque Marina del Este, La Herradura. This specialty course is designed for certified divers seeking to explore the rich Mediterranean underwater environment under the expert guidance of PADI Professionals. Participants will discover vibrant marine life and intricate rocky reefs, with opportunities to encounter species like octopus, moray eels, scorpionfish, and barracuda. The program emphasizes responsible diving practices, reflecting the center's commitment as a PADI Eco Center dedicated to ocean conservation. This guided exploration is an excellent way to enhance your diving skills and gain deeper insights into the local ecosystem. The waters around Marina del Este offer a diverse marine habitat. While specific visibility data is not provided, the Mediterranean Sea typically offers good conditions for shore diving. The sea temperature averages around 18.6°C, with monthly variations from a cooler 13.3°C in December to a warmer 28.7°C in August, providing comfortable diving conditions throughout much of the year. The rocky reefs are known to host a variety of sessile organisms and attract numerous fish species, making each dive a visually engaging experience. This guided dive service is ideal for certified divers looking to maximize their exploration of the La Herradura area. Full scuba gear, including BCD, regulator, mask, fins, and wetsuit, is provided and maintained to high standards by Ocean Turtle Tropical. Divers are only required to bring their certification card and a sense of adventure. The center, which is certified by PADI, IDEA, and BSAC, also offers instruction and guiding in English, Spanish, and French, ensuring a comfortable experience for a wide range of international divers. Night dives are a special offering on select dates, providing a completely different perspective on the marine life. As dusk settles, nocturnal creatures emerge, offering a chance to witness behaviors and species not typically seen during daylight hours. This adds an exciting dimension to the guided shore dive experience, allowing divers to observe the underwater world in a new light. It's a fantastic opportunity to see the Mediterranean's nocturnal inhabitants and experience the tranquility of diving after dark.

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Services

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Facilities

Shop
Classrooms
Compressor
Pool
Wi-Fi

Specialties

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Brands they work with

ScubaproFourth ElementOcean ReefGoPro

Destinations & trips

Egipto
Mar Rojo
2 veces al año
Maldivas
Atolón Sur Malé
Anual
Indonesia
Komodo
Cada 18 meses
México
Cozumel
Anual

Recommended dive sites

The spots this centre offers its students

Cueva de los Tiburones
18 m max. Open Water
Pecio HMS Sussex
32 m max. Advanced
Jardín de Coral
12 m max. Discover Scuba
Bajada del Cabo
25 m max. Open Water
Pared Azul
40 m max. Deep Diver
Arrecife de las Morenas
16 m max. Open Water

Climate

Annual average

Monthly historical data to plan your dives

13°
janv.
14°
févr.
16°
mars
18°
avr.
21°
mai
25°
juin
28°
juil.
29°
août
26°
sept.
22°
oct.
17°
nov.
14°
déc.
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Frequently asked

What people ask before booking

To enroll in the PADI Open Water Diver course, you must be able to swim, be medically fit for diving, and be comfortable in the water. The minimum age is 10 years old. For those aged 10-14, a Junior Open Water Diver certification is issued, automatically upgrading to Open Water Diver at age 15.

The course cost includes the use of basic scuba gear, such as a regulator, buoyancy control device (BCD), fins, wetsuit, boots, and cylinder. However, students are required to provide their own mask and snorkel, which can be purchased at the dive centre.

The PADI Divemaster course is the first professional level certification, transforming you into a dive leader. It involves expanding your knowledge, gaining leadership abilities through practical workshops, and assisting with scuba classes and supervising dive activities. Prerequisites include PADI Rescue Diver certification, 40 logged dives, and current CPR/First Aid certification.

Ocean Turtle Tropical offers guided shore scuba dives in Marina del Este, La Herradura, led by a PADI Instructor. These dives are for qualified divers to explore marine life and reefs, with opportunities to see various species. Full scuba gear is included.

Ocean Turtle Tropical offers a wide array of PADI Specialty courses, including areas like Enriched Air (Nitrox), Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Dry Suit Diver, Photography, and many more, allowing divers to tailor their training to specific interests.

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