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5.0110 Google reviewsAcquatur Club de Buceo
Explore the rocky arches of Isla de Mouro and the wrecks of the Cantabrian coast with a PADI 5 Star centre.
What sets this centre apart
- PADI 5 Star dive centre status
- Over 14 years of local diving experience
- More than 750 divers certified to date
- Instruction available in Spanish and English
- Organised international dive trips from October to April
- Full equipment hire available on-site
- Access to Isla de Mouro and local wreck sites
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Acquatur Club de Buceo about the centre
Located in Santander, Acquatur provides access to the diverse marine environments of the Cantabrian coast. The centre serves as a hub for divers looking to explore the rugged coastline, from rocky reefs to deep-water wrecks.
With over 14 years of experience and more than 750 divers certified, the centre has established a strong presence in the local diving community. They balance local day trips with organised international diving expeditions held between October and April.
The club and its team
As a PADI 5 Star dive centre, Acquatur focuses on a personalised approach to both training and guided explorations. The team is composed of experienced instructors who prioritise clear pedagogy and diver safety.
Instruction is available in both Spanish and English, ensuring smooth communication for international divers. The centre's atmosphere is professional yet convivial, designed to accommodate both solo travellers and groups.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Certification level
- 5 Star
- Languages spoken
- Spanish · English
- Website available in
- Spanish
- Equipment rental
- complet
- Night diving
- Yes
- Phone
- +34 661 82 91 74
- Address
- Urb. Puerto Deportivo, s/n, 39600 Maliaño, Cantabria
- Official website
- acquatur.com ↗
Courses on offer
Acquatur offers a comprehensive range of PADI training programmes. Beginners can start with the Open Water Diver course, while those looking to expand their skills can progress through the Advanced Open Water, Deep Diver, and Nitrox courses.
For more experienced divers, the centre provides Rescue Diver training, as well as specialised courses such as Wreck Diver and Dry Suit certification.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides full equipment hire for those travelling without their own kit. This includes everything required for a complete dive setup, allowing you to dive locally with minimal preparation.
For divers bringing their own equipment, the centre offers convenient facilities to support your dives. They provide 10L and 12L cylinders for use, and all dives include insurance as part of the service.
Dive sites with Acquatur Club de Buceo
Isla de Mouro is a premier destination featuring unique rocky formations, caves, and vibrant reefs. It is accessible to all levels and is known for its exceptional clarity and diverse ecosystem.
La Catedral, located within the Isla de Mouro area, is a striking rock formation sculpted by the sea. You can swim through its natural arches and explore the impressive structures found within the cave system.
Pecio de Río Miera is a wreck site designed for advanced divers. It offers a different kind of exploration compared to the local reefs, focusing on the structural details of the sunken vessel.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Isla de MouroLa Catedral (Isla de Mouro)Pecio de Río Miera
Marine life around Santander
The rocky reefs and caves of the Cantabrian coast are home to a variety of larger species. You can regularly spot octopus, grouper, and conger eels tucked into the crevices of the rock formations.
For those interested in smaller inhabitants, the area offers excellent macro opportunities. Nudibranchs can be found amongst the reef structures, providing pops of colour against the seabed.
Banks of multicoloured fish are a common sight around the Isla de Mouro, moving through the clear water around the cliffs and rock formations.
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