Salento Diving

Salento Diving is situated in Santa Maria di Leuca, at the precise point where the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea meet. This unique geographical position creates a diverse underwater landscape that is a primary draw for divers visiting the Salento region.

The centre is based at the Porto Turistico Santa Maria di Leuca, specifically at Molo A. This location provides easy access to the various marine environments that define the area, including deep walls, underwater caves, and significant wreck sites.

Affiliated with SSI, the centre provides instruction and guided dives for all experience levels. The team is geared towards both recreational exploration and more advanced technical diving.

They offer a range of training programmes, from initial certifications through to technical courses. The centre's local knowledge is a key part of their guided excursions, helping divers navigate the specific features of the Salento coastline.

Salento Diving offers a full spectrum of SSI training, starting with the Open Water Diver course for those new to the sport. They also provide advanced training for those looking to expand their skills and experience.

For more experienced divers, the centre offers technical training, allowing you to move beyond standard recreational limits and explore the more demanding depths of the region.

The centre provides various services for divers, including the availability of equipment hire. This allows you to bring only your essential kit while using the centre's supplied items for your dives.

For those looking to explore the seabed at night, torches are available to assist with visibility and photography during night dives.

The underwater landscape is characterised by diverse life, including large groupers and schools of barracuda. You will also frequently encounter lobsters and various species of nudibranchs throughout the area.

For those interested in macro life, the reefs and wrecks host a variety of smaller organisms. Nudibranchs are a particular highlight for many divers exploring the crevices and seafloor.

In deeper or more technical dives, the environment changes, offering the chance to find the rare red coral of Leuca. The combination of rocky walls and various habitats ensures a high level of biodiversity for both photographers and enthusiasts.

The area is known for its varied topography, offering everything from shallow wrecks to deep walls and caves. Divers can participate in night dives to experience the changing behaviour of the local marine life.