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Dive centre · San Jose · Spain

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Isub

Dive the historic El Vapor wreck from a Moggaro 650 DIVE boat in the heart of Cabo de Gata.

What sets this centre apart

  • PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort
  • Located in Cabo de Gata Natural Park
  • Operating since 1998
  • Moggaro 650 DIVE boats
  • Nitrox available on dives
  • Full equipment rental and retail shop
  • Comprehensive AIDA freediving courses
  • Professional PADI career training

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Isub about the centre

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 club and its team

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.

The centre at a glance

Affiliation
PADI
Certification level
Gold Palm
Operating since
1998
Website available in
Spanish · English · French · German
Boats
moggaro modelo 650 DIVE · 10 buceadores más guía y patrón
Equipment rental
completo
Nitrox
Yes
Night diving
Yes
Access and transfers
Avion (Madrid-Almería, Barcelona-Almería, Sevilla-Almería), Tren (Madrid-Almería), Bus (Almería-San José), Coche (buscar Travesia de Cala Higuera si Calle Babor no está en GPS)
Address
C. Babor, 8, 04118 San José, Almería, Spain
Official website
isubsanjose.com

Courses on offer

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 boats

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.

Equipment and gases

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.

Dive sites with Isub

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.

El Vapor
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