Buceo Hispania Mazarron

Cabo de Palos, Spain

The team at Buceo Hispania Mazarron are precisely the kind of professionals we love diving with. They’re PADI 5 Star IDC specialists, which means they’re set up for serious training, from entry-level courses right through to instructor development. If you’re looking to truly hone your skills, or even kickstart a dive career, this is a solid choice. What makes them special, in our book, isn't just the high-level PADI training, but the whole vibe around their operation. They’re right on the marina, which makes the morning routine painless. You roll out of bed, grab a coffee, and you're practically stepping onto the boat. We’ve found their local knowledge of the Cabo de Palos sites invaluable, especially when currents are running. They know exactly where to drop to get you into the most sheltered spots, or how to time a drift to perfection. We particularly enjoy their trips out to the Islas Hormigas marine reserve. The amount of barracuda out there can be astonishing, sometimes so many you can barely see past them. And after the dive, it's easy to grab a cerveza at one of the marina bars while you debrief. Simple, effective diving.