Buceo Islas Cies

Set on the waterfront of the Ría de Vigo in Spain, Buceo Islas Cíes is a PADI 5 Star IDC centre that brings two decades of experience to the water. Its central location, on-site parking, changing rooms and a dive boat to reach the dive points make getting under the surface refreshingly easy.

Courses and diving

Two PADI Instructors look after a clear path from first breaths to full certification. Try a Half-Day Dive Trip from USD 66, running about an hour, or commit to the PADI Open Water Diver course, a five-day programme. Dives explore the waters around the Islas Cíes, the centre's signature destination.

Rental gear comes in all sizes, including children's equipment, alongside a retail shop, free Wi-Fi, and gas fills covering nitrox, trimix and mixed gas. With staff speaking English, Spanish, Portuguese and Galician, it suits complete beginners, families and technically minded divers alike.