Diving

Diving courses are available in seaside towns and cities all along the Andalusian coastline. Most diving schools offer you the opportunity to obtain PADI certification and can be located through your local tourist office, or one of the larger seaside hotel.

Tarifa makes a great base for scuba diving excursions, with its warm waters (15-20 degrees), good visibility and year-round sunshine. Ocean currents flow between the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, which meet just off the coast, encouraging a rich ecosystem.

Diving in the natural park of the Isla de las Palomas, you'll find an abundant selection of marine life, including star coral, moray eels, conger eels, octopus, scorpion fish, sun fish, rays, bream, sea perch, and anemones. You can also visit wrecks.