Centro Buceo Altair

Located in Alicante at Muelle Levante, Centro Buceo Altair has been operating since 2017. The centre serves as a gateway to the diverse underwater topography of the Spanish Mediterranean, offering both shore-based entries and boat departures.

Whether you are looking to start your journey with a Discover Scuba Diving experience or you are an experienced diver seeking to refine your skills through specialty training, the centre provides a structured and professional environment. Their approach is built around small group sizes and a commitment to local maritime conditions.

The centre is run by PADI-certified instructors who prioritise a close, personalised teaching style. They operate with a strict guide-to-diver ratio of no more than six divers per instructor, ensuring that every member of the buddy pair receives the necessary attention and safety oversight.

Safety is the primary operational pillar here. The team monitors sea conditions closely, and they maintain a policy of postponing or refunding dives if the environment is not optimal for safe exploration.

The training programme follows the PADI curriculum, ranging from the initial Open Water Diver course through to Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver certifications.

For divers looking to expand their repertoire, several specialties are offered, including Nitrox, Deep Diver, Navigation, and Night Diver. More technical skills are also available through Dry Suit and Buoyancy training. They also offer combined packages, such as Open Water with Nitrox or Advanced with Deep Diver, to streamline the certification process.

The centre offers departures from both the coast and via boat. For those opting for boat trips, specific departure times are scheduled for afternoon sessions, allowing for a different perspective of the coastline and easier access to the offshore islands.

A full range of diving kit is available for hire on-site, covering everything needed for a complete session. This includes regulators, BCDs, exposure suits, and fins.

For those looking to advance their technical capabilities, Nitrox is available. The centre is well-equipped to support divers through various training stages, from basic equipment needs to more specialised requirements.

The Mediterranean habitats around Alicante are rich with life. You will find various species of seabream and large groupers stationed near the rocky ledges and underwater structures. Pelagic visitors like great barracuda and eagle rays may also be seen passing through the area.

In the seagrass meadows and reef flats, the biodiversity is significant. Divers often encounter octopus, various crustaceans, and mollusks among the Posidonia beds and rocky crevices.

For those with an eye for macro life, the shallower sites like La Galera offer opportunities to find nudibranchs. The area is also home to various salps and smaller invertebrates that inhabit the reef systems.

Diving in this region is subject to local Mediterranean conditions. The centre offers both shore entries and boat-based trips to accommodate different sea states and site accessibility.