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Dive centre · Nijar · Spain
4.8355 Google reviewsDive the historic El Vapor wreck from a Moggaro 650 DIVE boat in the heart of Cabo de Gata.
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Located in San José, within the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, Isub San José has been a fixture of the local diving community since 1998. This PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort is positioned perfectly for exploring the unique underwater topography of the Almería coast.
Whether you are looking for a relaxed Scuba Review or are working towards professional PADI certifications, the centre focuses on a personalised approach to training. They operate as a professional facility rather than a mass-market macro-centre, ensuring a focused environment for every diver.
The centre is a highly decorated PADI facility, holding Gold Palm status and having been recognised with the Neptuno Prize for the best national dive centre. This level of accreditation reflects their long-standing commitment to training standards and professional excellence.
Instruction spans the entire spectrum of diving, from beginner introductory sessions to professional-level courses such as Dive Master and Assistant Instructor. They also provide specialised training in freediving, including AIDA certifications, and technical skills like Side Mount and Dry Suit diving.
Isub San José offers a comprehensive curriculum of PADI courses, starting from Open Water Diver through to Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Master Scuba Diver. For those pursuing a career in diving, the centre provides training for Dive Master and Assistant Instructor levels.
Speciality courses are available to refine specific skills, including Nitrox, Deep Diver, Night Diver, Wreck, and Buoyancy. The centre also caters to the freediving community with AIDA 1, 2, and 3 star courses, as well as PADI Freediver training.
For divers looking to expand their technical repertoire, the curriculum includes Side Mount, Dry Suit, and specialized training in underwater photography and video.
The centre operates Moggaro 650 DIVE boats, specifically designed for diver comfort. Each vessel has a capacity for 10 divers plus a guide and the captain.
These boats are equipped for various types of trips, including day dives and night dives. Nitrox is available for use during your excursions.
The facility includes a full retail shop where you can try and purchase diving equipment and accessories. For those who prefer not to carry their own kit, a complete range of rental equipment is available on-site.
Beyond rentals, the centre provides technical services for equipment maintenance and sales. The facility is set up to support a wide range of diving needs, from basic entry-level kit to more specialised gear.
El Vapor is a wreck that has been submerged off the coast of Cabo de Gata for over 90 years. It offers a unique opportunity to explore a historical structure within the natural park.
Exploring the local reefs provides a chance to witness the diverse marine life of the Cabo de Gata coastline.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
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