PADI Open Water Diver training week on the Costa Brava
In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationCatalonia / Costa Brava
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AgeFrom 16 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions125.59 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
Spanish
French
In a few words
Head to the Costa Brava to discover the hidden biodiversity of the Mediterranean! At the end of this week-long diving trip in the Girona region, you'll be PADI certified . This Open Water Diver course is taught by expert instructors who will guide you step by step, allowing you to gain independence in the magical depths of the sea. After a few lessons in the pool, it's off to explore the Montgrí Natural Park, the Medes Islands, and the Baix Ter .
The highlights
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Your PADI Open Water Diver certification and courses led by instructors
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Exploring the magnificent Montgrí Natural Park, the Medes Islands and the Baix Ter
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Exceptional dives in the legendary spot of the Costa Brava
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Sport
Level
Scuba diving
You have already dived to a depth of 30 meters with an instructor. You hold a Level 2 or CMAS 2 certification, or Advanced Open Water Diver + Deep Diver (PADI or SSI).
Management
Program
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Arrival in Costa Brava
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You arrive at the hotel in Estarit, settle in and explore the facilities. A presentation explains how your stay will unfold.
Day 1 -
Swimming pool training
- Activity Diving
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
From 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: you go to the diving center to register and review the theory you will have received prior to the stay.
From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: application of theory during a practical session in the swimming pool.
Day 2 -
Training and diving at sea
- Activity Diving
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
From 9:30 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 7 pm: you put into practice what you have learned, taking into account the weather conditions. 2 dives per day by boat.
Days 3 to 4 -
Certification
- Activity Diving
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Once the course is validated, you will go diving around the Medes Islands nature reserve.
Day 5 -
Free days
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The PADI course takes place over 3 days. This gives you the opportunity to do additional dives or discover other activities during your free days: scuba diving, mountain biking, paddle surfing... Make your choice on the options page when you book!
Days 6 to 7 -
Departure
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of stay.
Day 8
Note
The course will last approximately 4 days, including a practical session in a swimming pool, followed by 4 dives off the coast of Montgrí. Once certified, we will complete our first dive as Open Water Divers in the Medes Islands.
All scheduled activities may be modified or cancelled due to adverse circumstances beyond the company's control, such as adverse weather conditions.
Accommodation
Reach your dive center in 15 minutes via a refreshing walk facing the sea, then disconnect in the residence's outdoor pool, an ideal stopover for those seeking independence and serenity.
Just 900m from your dive center, enjoy a hotel with a heated pool and spa, ideal for recovering after your sessions.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- The Open Water Diver training
- Diving courses led by instructors
- Theory and online course manual
- 5 boat dives
- The equipment needed for the activities (neoprene wetsuits, fins, masks and snorkels)
- Accommodation according to the chosen hotel
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
The price does not include
- Transportation to Estartit
- Personal expenses
- The tourist tax
Options
- Additional dive (20 min) : CHF42.08 / person
- Mountain biking (4 hours) : CHF40.25 / person
- Paddle surfing (3 hours) : CHF30.19 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
- Meals according to the chosen package
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (
For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
⚠️ Individuals with asthma, diabetes, heart problems, or a perforated eardrum must present a medical certificate stating they are fit to dive before participating in the activity. Pregnant women or individuals who have suffered a pneumothorax are not permitted to participate.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- Rubber shoes (sandals) or other footwear that can get wet
- Sports shoes
- Backpack
- Gourd
- Bath towel
- Sunglasses
Clothing to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Change of clothes (sweatshirts, sweatpants)
- Cap
- Swimsuit
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