© AdobeStock/rabbit75_fot Diving in Spain From the cool Atlantic waters of the Bay of Biscay in the north, to the warmer Mediterranean Sea to the south, Spain is perfect for year-round diving. It boasts a summer daytime temperature on average around 30C (86F), and in winter around 16C (61F), with water temperatures from May to September, between 19C (66F) and 29C (84F), and during the cooler months from October to April, between 14C and 18C (57F and 64F). The Kingdom of Spain, as it is officially known, sits on the Iberian Peninsula alongside its neighbor Portugal, and also includes two archipelagos - the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. Along the north coast of Africa also lies the Plazas de soberanía, a cluster of Spanish islets with include the Alhucemas Islands and Chafarinas Islands, and the three Spanish enclaves bordering Morocco named Ceuta, Melilla, and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera. With its crystal clear waters, and variety of different waters and points of interest to explore, Spain offers some of the best diving in Europe. Featured Training Centers Career CenterPura Vida Lanzarote DivingInstructor Training CenterYoBuceo - BubblesInstructor Training CenterScuba Plus MenorcaInstructor Training CenterBlue Bottom DivingInstructor Training CenterTOSSASUB DIVING CENTERInstructor Training CenterMEDANODIVEAQUAVENTURA BUCEOYOBUCEO HesperidesEscuela de Buceo MourosubBUCEO CHICLANA This data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app Featured places to go in Spain © iStock/deepblue4youBalearic Islandse Balearic Islands are considered a jewel in the Mediterranean for divers with over 80 different dive sites.Learn more © iStock/Eloi_OmellaBasque CountryIn the Basque country you can explore the water’s surface with rocky dive sites.Learn more © iStock/WillSelarepAndalusiaAndalusia is becoming more and more popular with divers on account of its year round clear warm waters, as well as the beauty and tranquility of its seabedLearn more © AdobeStock/RaMGoNMurciaAlternating between wild and unspoilt rocky areas to miles of calm waters with sandy shores, Murcia offers something for every diver.Learn more © iStock/Elena-studioCanary IslandsThe Canaries are perfect for divers to explore with fascinating scenery underwater.Learn more © iStock/TomasSeredaCataloniaCatalonia is made up of three distinct areas and has something to offer every diver.Learn more © ScubaproEl ToroIsla del Toro is one of the four natural reserves of the Palma region, making it one of the most popular dive sites in Majorca.Learn more © ScubaproIsla del HierroThe island of Hierro is home to an official sanctuary for a number of marine species and is for divers a heaven underwater.Learn more © AqualungIslas MedasThe many underwater caves and sea walls teeming with gorgonians give the Islas Medas a magical feel and make it one of the best diving sites in Catalonia.Learn more © AqualungCabo de PalosCabo de Palos offers up a real paradise for experienced divers, mainly due to its many world class ship wrecks.Learn more © MaresCabo de GataThe natural geopark Cabo de Gata Nijar is uniquely where one can find a brilliant contrast between terrestrial and marine.Learn more © AqualungTenerifeIn Tenerife underwater, you will find a great diversity of flora and fauna, breath-taking rock structures, lava caves, and fantastic shipwrecks.Learn more © AqualungGran CanariaScuba diving Gran Canaria Island offers the widest variety of dive types in the Canary Islands.Learn more © MaresFuerteventuraScuba diving in Fuerteventura is an underwater paradise of abstract landscapes with walls, cracks, caves, shoals, and canyons.Learn more © MaresLa PalmaKnown as La Isla Bonita, la Palma offers some of the world’s most spectacular submerged volcanic landscapes and true heaven of biodiversity.Learn more © MaresLa GomeraLa Gomera diving is known as one of the best places in the world where humans can interact with cetaceans in their natural habitat.Learn more © MaresLanzaroteScuba diving in Lanzarote offers adventurous divers to soar amongst fantastic underwater landscapes sculpted by volcanoes, with unending caverns.Learn more © MaresLa GraciosaDiving in La Graciosa, you will see the exceptional landscape that houses one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world.Learn more Dive Sites in Spain Travel Information for Spain Power Plug Type C, FAirports ALC, BCN, BLA, MAD, AGP, PMICurrency EURLanguage esElectricity 230 V / 50 HzTimezone UTC+01:00Network Provider Movistar, Orange, Vodafone Discover the Wonders of the Deep with SSI's Blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves. The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.