Malandrini Marittimi

Set in the coastal town of Fano, Italy, Malandrini Marittimi is a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Centre built around teaching. A team of six PADI Instructors works with divers across an unusually broad range of programmes, from PADI Scuba Diving and Freediving to TecRec, Mermaid, Snorkelling, EFR first aid and Adaptive Diving, backed by an onsite training pool and classroom.

Local diving and who it suits

Nearby dive sites give plenty of variety, including Punta Secca — known as il giardino di Gorgonie — along with Il Grottone, 10 - I Picchi di Elena and Piramidi di Miramare. Enriched air (Nitrox) is available for divers looking to extend their time underwater, and the centre also runs conservation activities.

On site you'll find air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a retail shop and parking. Services include air fills, Nitrox, plus scuba, freediving and scooter (DPV) rental. With staff speaking English, Spanish and Italian, it's a welcoming base for both new and experienced divers.