Dive centre · Port de la Selva · Spain
4.573 Google reviewsDiving Center Colera
Dive the protected waters of the Cap de Creus Natural Park from the convenience of the Sant Miquel campsite.
What sets this centre apart
- Located within the Sant Miquel campsite
- Access to Cap de Creus Natural Park
- Proximity to Banyuls-Cerbère Marine Reserve
- Protected diving zones near Colera and Portbou
- Accommodation and full board packages available
- Instruction in Catalan, French, English, and Spanish
- Recognised by the Generalitat de Catalunya
- Equipment drying and transport trolleys on site
Diving Center Colera about the centre
Diving Center Colera is positioned in the village of Colera, just north of the Costa Brava. It is situated within the Sant Miquel campsite, which allows you to move from your accommodation directly to the centre's facilities without unnecessary travel.
The centre operates in the spectacular waters of the Mar d’Amunt, providing access to the Cap de Creus Natural Park and the Banyuls-Cerbère Marine Reserve. This location offers a unique opportunity to explore some of the most biodiverse Mediterranean habitats in the region.
The club and its team
The centre is officially recognised by the Generalitat de Catalunya, ensuring that all training and diving operations meet regional standards. The team operates with a strong commitment to environmental protection and responsible diving practices throughout the area.
Instruction is available in Catalan, French, English, and Spanish. The centre provides training for all levels, from introductory discovery dives to more advanced certification courses.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Languages spoken
- CATALAN · FRANÇAIS · ANGLAIS · ESPAGNOL
- Website available in
- English
- On board
- ascenseur, sécheur de combinaison, chariots pour le transport de l'équipement
- Access and transfers
- Situé dans la petite ville de Colera, au nord de la Costa Brava, au sein du Camping Sant Miquel.
- Accommodation
- Le centre est situé au sein des installations du Camping Sant Miquel, offrant la possibilité de séjourner à quelques pas de l'activité de plongée. Des forfaits incluant l'hébergement et la pension complète sont disponibles.
- Phone
- +34 972 38 90 18
- Address
- Urbanitzacio Sant Miquel, 107, 17496 Colera, Girona, Spain
- Official website
- divingcentercolera.net ↗
Courses on offer
The centre offers a full range of training, starting with introductory breath-first dives for beginners. For those looking to progress, they provide various certification courses to advance your skills.
Training is available for all levels, from initial discovery dives through to more advanced certifications.
Equipment and gases
The centre's shore-based facilities are designed for efficiency and comfort. You will find equipment drying areas, trolleys for transporting heavy kit, and an elevator to assist with movement around the site.
Full kit hire is available for those who do not wish to transport their own equipment. This includes fins, masks, wetsuits, and regulators.
Dive sites with Diving Center Colera
Cap de Creus Natural Park offers a highly biodiverse environment for exploration. This protected area is renowned for its unique marine life and varied underwater scenery.
Banyuls-Cerbère Marine Reserve features waters located south of the Côte Vermeille. It is a key area for observing the rich biodiversity of the region.
The protected fishing zone between Colera and Portbou is an ideal choice when the Tramontane wind is blowing strongly. This area offers reliable diving conditions even when other sites might be affected by the wind.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Marine life around Port de la Selva
The underwater landscape is defined by a rich variety of fixed life. You will encounter gorgonians, red coral, and various bryozoans covering the reefs and walls.
Among the larger residents of the area, you can find groupers, tube worms, and various mollusks. The reefs also support various echinoderms and crustaceans.
Macro life and smaller inhabitants add detail to the seascape, including Bonellia and various species of crustaceans.
Diving conditions
The protected fishing zone between Colera and Portbou provides a reliable alternative for divers when the Tramontane wind is strong, offering more stable conditions than more exposed sites.
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