Mandel Diving Center

Set directly on Morcone beach — just 30 meters from the sea — Mandel Diving Center is a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort on the Italian island of Elba. With 6 PADI Instructors on staff, it's built for divers who want fast, easy access to the water and plenty of support both above and below the surface. English, German, and Italian are all spoken here.

Courses and diving on Elba

The center runs a full ladder of PADI training, from PADI Discover Scuba Diving for first-timers through the Open Water Diver Course, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Diver, ReActivate refresher, and Open Water Referral Part 2/2. Single or double dives are offered on half-day outings, carried out aboard three comfortable, fast boats.

On land you'll find an onsite classroom, scuba equipment rental, ample space to store and rinse gear, free parking, and free hot showers. It's a solid fit for anyone — from complete beginners to certified divers — looking to explore the waters around Elba.