iDive Barcelona

iDive Barcelona is a 5-star PADI IDC Diving School in the heart of Barcelona, Spain, where the full range of PADI courses runs from first-timer initiation all the way through to Instructor. With six PADI Instructors on the team, it's a school built to take you as far as you want to go — and it doubles as a store stocked with the best diving brands.

Courses and who it suits

The programme spans 18 courses and activities, including PADI Scuba Diver, Enriched Air (Nitrox), Peak Performance Buoyancy, Rescue Diver and the ReActivate refresher for divers coming back to the water. There's also a One Dive Trip in Barcelona from USD 90 for those who just want to get wet. Whether you're starting out or chasing a pro rating, there's a clear path here.

Divers enjoy a waterfront base with a house reef and the Platja Llevant - Plataforma Idive Barcelona dive site, plus an onsite training pool, classroom, retail shop, parking and free Wi-Fi. Staff speak English, Spanish, French and Italian.