Lassdive

Located in the heart of the Catalan coast, Lassdive serves as a central hub for divers looking to explore the diverse marine environments of the Mediterranean. With established bases in Empuriabrava, L'Estartit, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, and Torredembarra, the centre provides easy access to the Bay of Roses and the protected waters of the Medes Islands.

The centre operates with a focus on responsible diving, catering to those who want to explore everything from shallow reef flats and seagrass meadows to deeper wreck sites and underwater caves. Whether you are looking for a local day trip or a structured training programme, the various locations allow for a flexible approach to diving the Costa Brava.

Lassdive is an multi-affiliated centre, providing instruction and certifications through SSI, FEDAS, and CMAS. The team is equipped to handle a wide range of diver needs, from those taking their first breaths underwater to professional candidates working towards their Instructor rating.

The instructors are multilingual, offering guidance and training in French, English, Spanish, and Catalan. This makes the centre a practical choice for international divers travelling through the Girona and Barcelona regions.

Training is delivered in small groups, a practice designed to ensure personalised attention and safety during every dive. This approach is maintained across their full curriculum, which includes specialised skills such as Navigation, Search and Recovery, and Perfect Buoyancy.

The educational programme at Lassdive is extensive, covering the entire spectrum of scuba diving. Beginners can start with Open Water Diver and progress through Advanced Adventurer and Rescue Diver levels. For those looking to turn a hobby into a career, the centre offers Divemaster and Instructor training.

Specialised certifications are also available for divers looking to expand their technical repertoire. These include Nitrox, Deep, Wreck, and Dry Suit specialties, as well as more niche skills like Navigation, Search and Recovery, and Scooter diving. The curriculum also touches on the scientific side of the sport with Marine Ecology, Shark Ecology, and the Science of Diving.

The centre provides a full range of equipment hire for divers who prefer not to travel with their own kit. This includes regulators, wetsuits, and fins, as well as specialised items like torches for night dives.

For those looking to upgrade their equipment, the centre offers a selection of gear through their shop. They also provide specialised training for dry suit diving, including opportunities to use Cressi Desert dry suits.

The marine environment around the Costa Brava is defined by lush seagrass meadows of Posidonia and extensive coralligenous formations. These habitats provide a complex structure for a wide variety of Mediterranean species.

You will regularly encounter turtles and rays patrolling the seabed. In the deeper or more open sections, sightings of dolphins are possible, adding to the pelagic interest of the region.

Macro life is abundant among the reefs and rocky outcrops. Divers should keep a keen eye out for various crustaceans and smaller inhabitants that thrive within the crevices of the coralligenous structures.

The region is subject to the Llevant winds, which can create strong temporary currents. These conditions can occasionally affect the positioning of underwater wrecks and should be considered when planning dives.

For those seeking the most stable conditions, the period from November to March often provides the best visibility and more tranquil sea states.