The Costa de la Luz has something that makes it exceptional, the union of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. For this reason, Cadiz is a paradise for those who love diving and the underwater world.

From snorkelling on the beaches of Cádiz to diving in unique dive sites, Cádiz has a wide variety of spectacular areas to enjoy the marine flora and fauna.

If you are thinking of getting into the world of diving and you are on the coast of Cadiz, read on to find out about the most important diving spots here.

Where to go scuba diving in Cadiz?

- Tarifa: We start with the most popular area for this type of underwater activity. It is a spectacular destination for those looking to fall in love with the marine life that inhabits this island of Cadiz. It is ideal for snorkelling, such as Playa de los Lances, it is great for beginners. You can even consider Playa de las Palomas for a dive.

Although, if you are looking for something more, Las Piscinas, La Garita, or Las Laminarias are the primary areas for a dive. In addition, Tarifa has spectacular wrecks that, during the dive, you will be able to admire the beautiful flora that has formed around them. The wrecks in Puerto Pajares, Canarias or Las Calderas are some of them you can't miss.

Tarifa has a great diversity of fauna, but a unique factor is seeing dolphins, sea turtles or whales swimming next to you. That is what makes Tarifa the favourite diving spot for diving enthusiasts.

- Barbate: An area with 25 kilometres of coastline, located between the Parque Natural de la Bañera and the Barbate River. The kilometre-long beach of fine white sand, Playa de El Carmen, will leave you in awe of its beauty, but we can assure you that diving in Barbate is even better.

- Cape Trafalgar stands out on its own. Located in Los Caños de Meca, it will make your dive in Cadiz an unforgettable memory. You can also make spectacular dives in Las Lajas or Cerro del Pasto, where the seabed stands out for its unique beauty with beautiful sponges and corals.

- Conil: With Cape Trafalgar in the background, you will find in this Cadiz paradise almost unexplored areas for diving with the best underwater views. Right from tuna, snapper, dolphin, corniva fish to killer whales, you will spot several marine animals during your dive and have the experience of a lifetime swimming with them.

- Cabo Roche, La Piedra que Revienta or the Natural Park of the island of Tarifa are some of the most important spots in Conil. If you are looking for underwater beauty during your snorkelling excursion in Cadiz or scuba diving baptism, Conil de la Frontera is the right place.

- Algeciras: Located between two continents and two seas, the Bay of Algeciras is undoubtedly one of the star places for diving in Cadiz. This is because the Virgen de la Palma is at a depth of 15 metres in one of the caves in the area. Also, in this area, you will find the imposing Diaclasas Reef in Punta Carnero, a wonderful place to take diving courses and learn more about the underwater world.

- Chiclana: A place known by wreck lovers, there are different dive sites where you can find these sunken ships full of nature. Piedra de Pepi, Llanura de Sancti Petri or El Pedrío are some of the best-known places for diving and, if you find yourself here, you can't miss them.

In short, diving in Cádiz is easy thanks to its splendid beaches and diving areas. You will be able to have a unique experience underwater. There is a wide variety of diving courses in Cadiz, so if you want to learn, you just have to find your favourite place and book your slot to enter the fascinating world of diving.

You can enjoy snorkelling sessions in crystal clear waters with abundant flora and fauna. You can also take the well-known Open Water Diver courses so that you can dive anywhere in the world thanks to the diploma you receive at the end of each course.

Usually, the diving schools in Cadiz provide the necessary materials but, you can also choose to rent the diving equipment and do the dive on your own. You already know - from Puerto de Santa Maria to Algeciras, Cadiz has an exceptional coastline. Put on your suit and dive into the waters of the Atlantic or the Mediterranean to enjoy an unbeatable diving session!