Ocean Turtle Tropical

Say hola to Ocean Turtle Tropical, a PADI 5-star Instructor Development Centre in La Herradura, Spain, that bills itself as the country's friendliest dive centre. With two in-house Course Directors and a team of 8 PADI Instructors, this is a fun, passionate crew backed by an active and friendly dive club and community. It's the sister company of the UK's award-winning Platinum PADI centre, Ocean Turtle Diving.

Courses for every level

Whether you're testing the water or chasing a professional rating, the range spans it all — from a Discover Scuba Diving try dive (from USD 60) and Guided Shore Dives through Adventure Diver, Boat Diver and Rescue Diver, up to Divemaster. Conservation-minded programmes like Dive Against Debris round out 34 courses and activities, taught in English, Spanish, French and Russian.

Local dive sites include Cuevas de Cantarriján, Punta de la Mona, Marina del Este and the House reef, with marine life from turtles and eels to molluscs, corals and rays. On-site perks — a training pool, classroom, Adaptive Services Facility, free Wi-Fi and a dive boat — make it a welcoming base for new and seasoned divers alike.