Diving Center La Gorgonia

Set on Lipari — the largest of the Aeolian Islands — Diving Center La Gorgonia has been introducing divers to these Italian waters since 1992. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, it pairs recognised training standards with an easygoing island base, welcoming guests in both Italian and English.

Courses for every level

Whether you're building your first skills or working toward a professional rating, the centre runs a full spread of PADI programmes. Recreational divers can move through Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air, Deep Diver, Underwater Navigator and Rescue Diver, while those with career ambitions can step up to Divemaster and Assistant Instructor. Prefer to simply get in the water? The Half-Day Dive Trip starts from USD 120.

With twelve courses and activities on offer, La Gorgonia suits newcomers curious about the Aeolian Islands and seasoned divers chasing their next certification alike — all from a long-established, English-speaking team.