Archimede PADI 5*, Centre de plongée sous-marine

Archimede is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort situated on the sands of Sidi Yati 1, positioned between the public beach and the Yati Beach hotel. Founded in 2003 by Abdelaziz Aissine, a local from Djerba and son of a fisherman, the centre is built on decades of local maritime knowledge.

The centre provides access to the diverse underwater landscapes of the Djerba and El May regions. Whether you are looking to explore deep wrecks or navigate the rocky reefs of the coastline, the facility is designed to support both recreational and professional training.

The team at Archimede focuses on professional instruction and responsible ecotourism. The centre provides training in multiple languages, including French, English, German, Italian, and Russian, ensuring clear communication for international divers.

Instruction spans the full spectrum of PADI courses, from entry-level Discover Scuba Diving through to advanced specialties and professional levels such as Divemaster. The centre also offers a dedicated range of PADI freediving courses, from Basic to Master Freediver.

Archimede offers a comprehensive curriculum of PADI certifications. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving or the Open Water Diver course, progressing through Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver.

For those pursuing a professional career, the centre provides training up to the Divemaster level. They also offer PADI specialties, Scuba Review for certification renewals, and a full suite of PADI Freediver courses ranging from Basic to Master Freediver level.

The centre provides a full range of rental equipment, featuring recent models from Mares. You can rent everything required for a dive, including regulators, BCDs, and wetsuits.

For those looking to extend their bottom time or dive deeper, the facility is equipped for safety and technical needs, including oxygen availability for emergencies.

The rocky reefs and seabed are home to various species including grouper and common dentex. You can also find rays and sponges scattered across the underwater landscape.

For those interested in smaller life, the area hosts nudibranchs and various sponges, adding colour to the seabed.

Octopus are frequently encountered around the rocky outcrops, providing interesting subjects for macro photographers and observers.

The diving environment in the Djerba and El May area includes various habitats ranging from wreck sites to rocky reefs and the reef flat.