Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving in Algeciras — Strait of Gibraltar Dives

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Looking for scuba diving in Algeciras? ScubaCourse Spain is a mobile PADI dive centre diving the Bay of Gibraltar and the Strait of Gibraltar around Algeciras — the last city before Africa. We meet you at the dive site rather than a shop, choosing spots to match the day's conditions and your experience. Where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, the waters off Algeciras are exceptionally rich, with options for both newer and experienced divers.

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Why dive here

Algeciras sits right on the Strait of Gibraltar, where Atlantic currents pour into the Mediterranean and bring a remarkable density of marine life. The Bay of Gibraltar offers numerous dive sites, from the old whaling station at Getares to sheltered bays, and the Strait is famous among divers for its richness and, on the right day, superb visibility. As a mobile dive school we choose the best site for the weather, the sea and your level — sheltered options for beginners, current-fed Strait sites for the experienced. It's one of the most distinctive places to dive in southern Spain. Run by Ludo and Susanne, ScubaCourse Spain brings local knowledge, small groups and a family-friendly approach with 252 five-star reviews.

Marine life you'll meet

Fed by the Strait of Gibraltar, the waters off Algeciras host octopus, moray eels, sea bream, gorgonians and larger pelagic species drawn by the Atlantic currents — one of the richest stretches of the Andalusian coast.

OctopusMoray eelSea breamGorgoniansNudibranchsEagle ray

Dive sites nearby

📍 Strait of GibraltarView dive site →📍 Camp Bay GibraltarView dive site →📍 Sotogrande & Gibraltar BayView dive site →

Explore diving areas

Cádiz →Gibraltar →Sotogrande →

Best time to dive

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Frequently asked questions

Where do you dive around Algeciras?+

In the Bay of Gibraltar and the Strait, including sites like the Getares old whaling station, plus nearby San Roque and Gibraltar. We pick the best site for the day's conditions and your level.

Why is diving near the Strait of Gibraltar special?+

Atlantic water funnelling through the Strait brings nutrients and a high density of marine life, and on calm days visibility can be excellent. It's a unique meeting point of two seas.

Is Algeciras diving suitable for beginners?+

Yes — we choose sheltered, calmer sites for Discover Scuba Diving and PADI courses, while the Strait-influenced sites suit certified divers.

What marine life will I see?+

Octopus, moray eels, sea bream and gorgonians are common, and the Atlantic influence can bring larger pelagic species near the Strait.

Diving conditions

Depth8–30 m
Visibility10–25 m (Atlantic influence)
Water temperature15–22 °C (seasonal)

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