Saint-Mandrier Plongée

Medes Islands, Spain

The team at Saint-Mandrier Plongée are a solid choice for exploring the Medes Islands. If you’re rolling with a group, whether a club trip or just a bunch of dive buddies, this is your spot. They cater really well to self-sufficient divers too, which we appreciate – no hand-holding needed unless you ask for it. It's a pragmatic setup, integrated with a Pierre & Vacances, making logistics smooth if you're staying there. We love their focus on getting divers out for baptisms, proper training, and solid explorations. This isn’t a fancy resort operation; it’s a dive centre run by people who just want to get you underwater. Think less frills, more dives. The Medes Islands themselves are fantastic, often buzzing with barracuda and schools of sea bream. Our favourite is exploring La Vaca, feeling the slight current pull you past walls covered in gorgonian fans. Visibility here can hit 20 metres on a good summer day, especially in the mornings before the boat traffic picks up. Just be mindful of the currents around certain pinnacles, they can surprise you if you’re not paying attention.