iDive Barcelona - Costa Brava

The team at iDive Barcelona really stands out for their no-nonsense approach to dive training, especially if you’re looking to go pro. We’ve always found their instructors to be some of the most patient and thorough folks on the Costa Brava, making the step up to Divemaster or even IDC feel genuinely achievable. If you’re serious about a career in diving, or just want to take your PADI certs further with a crew that knows their stuff inside out, this is our top pick in the region. Our favourite thing about diving with iDive Barcelona is their local knowledge. They’ll get you out to some of the quieter spots in the Medes Islands, often catching the morning light as it pierces through the kelp forests, creating these ethereal shafts of light. We’ve seen octopuses here, tucked into crevices, their skin rippling with colour changes, and sometimes we’ve been lucky enough to spot barracuda schooling just off the deeper walls. They know the currents, they know the nooks, and they’re brilliant at reading the conditions. We’d suggest going with them for a two-tank morning trip, it’s usually less crowded and the light is just better.

Location
Costa Brava, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
41.406284, 2.219308
Phone
+34 660 28 77 34
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.idivebcn.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:27960]
Address
Passeig Maritim Bogatell, 3574, 08019 Barcelona No State, Spain

Dive Sites Near iDive Barcelona

iDive Barcelona provides access to 15 dive sites in Costa Brava.

Other Dive Centres in Costa Brava

Best Time to Dive in Costa Brava

The warmest water temperatures in Costa Brava occur in August, averaging 23.7°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 11.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 11.2°C
  • February: 11.4°C
  • March: 12.7°C
  • April: 14.5°C
  • May: 17.5°C
  • June: 21.5°C
  • July: 23.5°C
  • August: 23.7°C
  • September: 22.0°C
  • October: 19.3°C
  • November: 15.6°C
  • December: 12.8°C

Marine Life in Costa Brava

Home to 46 recorded species including 36 reef fish, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 sharks & rays, 1 worms, 1 seagrass & algae, 1 other.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Costa Brava

Based on average water temperature of 17.1°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 17°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories