PADI courses Sal

Get certifiedwhere the water is warm and the groups are small.

From your first breath underwater to Rescue Diver. Theory at home, training in the Atlantic, a card that's valid for life.

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Courses 12–30 m

Clear courses. Clear prices.

Every price includes equipment, instructor, boat where needed and certification fees. The only extra is optional photos.

Discover Scuba Diving (first dive)

€110

No experience needed. Skills in calm water, then a supervised ocean dive to max 12 m.

  • Half day
  • All gear
  • Age 10+
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PADI Open Water Diver

€420

The world's most popular certification: dive independently with a buddy to 18 m, anywhere.

  • 3–4 days
  • eLearning at home
  • Lifetime card
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PADI Advanced Open Water

€300

Five adventure dives — deep, navigation and three of your choice — certified to 30 m.

  • 2–3 days
  • 5 dives
  • Wreck option
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PADI Rescue Diver

€420

Learn to prevent and manage problems. Divers call it the most rewarding course they've taken.

  • 3 days
  • EFR required
  • Confidence boost
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PADI ReActivate (refresher)

€85

Certified but haven't dived for a while? Review the essentials in calm water, then enjoy a guided dive with confidence.

  • Half day
  • eLearning option
  • Updates your card
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PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox)

€60 per dive

Longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals. Pairs perfectly with a week of fun dives.

  • 1 day
  • Optional 2 dives
  • Popular add-on
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Your path 18 m

Not sure where to start?

Never dived → Discover Scuba. Loved it → Open Water. Want wrecks and 30 m → Advanced. Want to look after others → Rescue.

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PADI student practising skills underwater
PADI training · 12–18 m
Day 0

eLearning at home

Theory on your sofa, on your schedule.

Day 1

Calm-water skills

Mask clearing, buoyancy, buddy checks.

Day 2–3

Open-water dives

Real reef, real wildlife, real progress.

Done

Certified

Your PADI card, valid worldwide, for life.

Course FAQ

Before you sign up.

Can I do the theory before I arrive?

Yes — we recommend it. PADI eLearning lets you finish the knowledge part at home, so your island days are spent in the water. We'll send you the link when you book.

Is my PADI card valid worldwide?

Yes. PADI certifications are recognised by dive centres around the world and never expire. If you haven't dived for a while, we'll do a short refresher.

How many students per instructor?

Small. Courses run with a low ratio and we never exceed 6 guests per guide in the water.

What if I can't finish the course on holiday?

We can issue a referral so you can complete your open-water dives at another PADI centre later, or finish with us on your next trip.

Never more than 6 guests per guideFree reschedule when the sea says noPADI instructorsHotel pickup in Santa MariaAll gear includedNothing to pay to ask

Your certification card is three days away.

Tell us your dates and how you feel about the water. We'll match you to the right instructor, the right site and the calmest morning of your week.

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