Welcome to Simply Diving, Spain. The only British-run PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Resort on the Costa del Sol.

Dive Sites - Tarifa

Tarifa with Simply Diving SpainFor some of the best reef diving on the southern Spanish coast, join us for a full days’ trip to Tarifa – where a Sea meets an Ocean in crystal clear, fish-filled water.

Book a dive trip to Tarifa with Simply Diving Spain and you’ll be guided on two leisurely dives around the island of Isla de las Palomas, part of Los Alcornocales Natural Park and also the southernmost point of the European Continent. Africa is only 13km away and views across the Strait are breathtaking.

The ocean currents, often powerful, flow between the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean and encourage an overlap of ecosystems as well as an interchange of living organisms, enriching both the fauna and vegetation of the water.

The currents differ in both temperature and salt content and therefore increase the variety of habitats and living conditions. These in turn intensify the diversity and number of its cetaceans, other fish and invertebrates. From dolphins to turtles, you’ll need to keep your cameras ready for that not-to-be-missed photograph!

  1. The Stairs (2-8m) For beginners and training.
  2. The Cabin (12m) For beginners and training.
  3. The Pool (8 m) Fantastic shelf dive with lots of octopus.
  4. The Pool (8m) Shelf used mainly for training dives.
  5. The Wall (18m) For intermediate divers – a vertical wall with lots of soft coral and nudibranchs, making it ideal for the macro photographer.
  6. The Hole Intermediate vertical wall with lots to explore.
  7. The Wreck of San Andres (30m+)
  8. The Eastern Edge (4m) For intermediate divers – a shallow platform with parts of the San Andres wreck scattered around a 300m radius.
  9. The Eastern Edge As above.
  10. Morocco Point (30m) For Advanced divers due to occasional currents.
  11. The Western Edge (26m) For divers of all levels.
  12. The Anchors (26m) For divers of all levels.
  13. The Boilers For intermediates - a wreckage spread over a wide area.
  14. The Admiralty A large anchor with plenty of marine life.
  15. The Corridors (4-14m) A beginners’ site with lots to see.

Fast Facts

VISIBILITY: 15-40 metres

WATER TEMP: 16-22°C

TIME: 8.00am–5pm (approx.)

PRICE: €140

Includes two guided dives, full equipment rental, hotel/apartment pick-up and drop off, transportation to and from Tarifa in air-conditioned minibus, boat fees, plus lunch and light refreshments (bottled water, fruit juice, cookies and aprês-dive beers).

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Map of Tarifa dive sites

Gibraltar

  • Gibraltar

…offers some of the best wreck diving in the world. Boat and shore diving. War wrecks and cargo vessels.

La Costa Tropical

  • La Costa Tropical

…is home to one of Spain's most popular dive sites and part of one of its most fascinating Marine Reserves.

Local Wrecks

  • Gibraltar

…can be found just a short boat or minibus journey away. Step into the past and meet some amazing sea life at the same time.