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Enjoy one of the most extensive ‘Learn to Dive’ holidays you’ll find, right here in Malaga, Southern Spain.

This is not just about going on holiday and spending a few days learning how to dive, this is a complete diving holiday! You’ll be immersed in the whole learning process, as we are dedicated to providing you with everything you’ll need to give you a friendly, personalised and above all, professional diving experience.

The accommodation and dive centre are combined, ensuring that we can maximise the time we spend with you on your course. Your stay is in a well-equipped twin or double en suite room, free Wi-Fi, and satellite TV. The dive centre has all the latest Scubapro dive equipment, along with diving cylinders, dive computers; in fact everything you'll need for the course! (check out our PADI course information here) 

You’ll spend four days on the course, which is conducted in a relaxed and thorough manner. The first two days are spent on skills and knowledge development, giving you the confidence to progress on to the open sea. The final two days are where we bring everything together, completing four sea dives in one of our beautiful dive sites in the Costa Tropical. The course will be run by one of our PADI Award-winning instructors, bringing many years of teaching and diving experience in to your course.

And once qualified it doesn’t have to end there! Extend your holiday by a day or two and we can organise shore or boat diving, just for fun, no skills, and then really appreciate the beauty of the underwater world. Once qualified the possibilities are endless!

The PADI Open Water Diver course costs €799 for one person, and from €755 (per person) for two people sharing. Discounts may apply for three of more people. Our courses are available from April to December, and you can choose any day to arrive.

So what are you waiting for, start your underwater adventure now!

Need more information? Complete this ‘quick enquiry’ form and we’ll get back to you as fast as we can!

We like to think that we offer one of the best combined PADI Open Water Diver Course holidays you’ll find, but don’t just take our word for it, look at the great reviews we receive. And they say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so please take a look at what you might see on your underwater adventure in our Flickr Gallery.

Information on our Multi-Activity Holidays will be coming shortly

All Inclusive PADI Open Water Diver Course - Only €679

The most trusted course for entry-level diver training in the world is the PADI Open Water Diver Course. This comprehensive and outstanding course will get you from a complete novice to the level of a trained diver in less than a week! Once you have successfully completed this course, you will have the ticket to experience adventures under the water, all over the world!

And what better way to do it than to learn to dive on an all-inclusive diving holiday. Enjoy the truly amazing underwater world of the Costa del Sol while you complete your diver training. Your course will be taught by an experienced PADI Instructor, where your safety and enjoyment are paramount. And at the end of the day relax in the beautiful surroundings of the inland Andalucía.

This offer includes -

4 days diver training

6 nights with full board

All PADI learning materials

Certification to PADI Open Water Diver

Transport

Diving insurance

Only a maximum of 4 students per course

2018 Dates Available - 18th March, 29th April, 20th May, 24th June, 15th July (1 space left), 16th September, 14th October & 11th November

There are only 4 spaces in each course, so contact us early to make sure you have a place for this great underwater adventure!

For more information please consult the course outline, and see exactly what we mean by 'All inclusive'.

All Inclusive PADI Deep & Nitrox Specialties - only €599

Sometimes those great dives are just a bit deeper than you have the training and experience for. Whether it's to explore the guns of a deep wreck lying on the seabed, or the rare corals on a deep wall, the PADI Deep Diver Specialty provides you with the knowledge and skills to plan your deep diving. Experience the thrill of diving to 40 metres, all under the watchful eye of your PADI professional instructor.

As you to start to extend the depth of your dives you'll notice how short the time is that you can spend there. Primarily caused by the amount of nitrogen you're breathing, the way to extend your 'No Stop Limits' is to use an oxygen rich breathing gas. The PADI Enriched Air Diver Specialty equips you with the skills and knowledge to safely plan and execute dives with up to 40% oxygen. 

 This offer includes -

 3 days of diver training

 5 nights full board accommodation

 All PADI learning materials

 Certification

 Transport

 Diving insurance

 Maximum of 3 students per course

2018 Dates available - 15th March, 19th April, 17th May, 14th June, 5th July, 20th September, 18th October & 15th November.

There are only 3 spaces on each course, so contact us early to secure your place on this deep diving adventure!

For more information please consult the course outline, and see exactly what we mean by 'All Inclusive'.

All Inclusive Guided Diving Holidays - from €379

Do you fancy just 'kicking back' and enjoying an unhurried and hassle free diving holiday, within a small group of divers, led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide, and treated like a VIP? Active Andalus offers you a unique diving holiday with a very personalised experience that allows you to explore above and below the surface of the water.

Join us for a dive on the beautiful Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical, in warm and clear water, and where you can observe the colourful and varied aquatic life of the Mediteranean. Our holidays are ideal for those who are new to diving, so would appreciate the smaller groups and extra attention given by your guide, or for those more experienced who would enjoy the chance to spend more time under the water. Our holidays can be tailored to include boat diving and enriched air nitrox.

This offer includes -

6 shore dives over 3 days

4 nights full board accommodation

All diving equipment 

Transport

Diving insurance

Maximum of 4 divers per holiday

*upgrades available for boat & nitrox diving

2018 Dates available 

Thursday Arrival - 22nd March, 19th April, 17th May, 7th June, 5th July, 6th September, 4th October, 15th November.

Monday Arrival - 23rd April, 21st May, 11th June, 9th July, 10th September, 15th October, 19th November.

There are only 4 spaces on each holiday, so contact us early to secure your place on this relaxing diving holiday!

For more information please consult our guide, and see exactly what we mean by 'All Inclusive'.

Not sure what to do for a day? Then take a quick look at all of the activities we offer, including the cost and when we offer them. 

And remember that the price you see is what you pay! No hidden extras, everything is included to give you a great day of adventure.

Fully Inclusive Costs (€)

Booking Information

Pricing – The prices shown above are split into options for a booking of one to four people, with the total price shown. If you want to book a bigger group, then contact us for more information about the availability and pricing. 

How to Book – At times we do get very busy, so please contact us to see what spaces are available for your chosen adventure. You can call or send a WhatsApp message to 00 34 608 685 670, or alternatively email us your enquiry. When we've confired the availability for your adventure you'll need to complete this short enquiry form.

 Useful Information

Let us take care of you during your visit to Andalucía with our great diving holiday packages. We’re here to take all of the hassle out of booking your holiday, and to provide you with a unique insight into this amazing part of Southern Spain. There’s no hidden costs, everything has been provided, all you need to do is just arrive, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Arrival & Departure – Malaga airport is the point of entry for most of our guests, so we’ll be there to meet you when you arrive, and to ensure that you’re returned within plenty of time prior to your departure. If you plan to arrive somewhere different then it may be possible for us to arrange to collect you, please just let us know before booking.

Accommodation – You’ll be staying at our activity centre, a beautifully restored Spanish Finca, in the heart of inland Axarquia. Offering you peace and tranquillity it gives you an insight into rural life in southern Spain, and is a world away from the tourism of the coast. All bedrooms are en-suite, with free Wi-Fi and satellite television.

Great Food & Drink – All of diving holidays are offered with ‘full board’, so you can be confident that you’ll have all the energy you need to enjoy your day of diving! Breakfast includes the choice of Continental, or the option of a ‘Full English’ cooked breakfast, with as much tea, coffee and fruit juice as you want. Bread, meat, cheese and fruit is provided for you to make your lunch, which you’ll bring for your day of diving. Each evening you’ll return to a three-course meal, prepared with locally sourced produce. We’re able to provide for vegetarians and those who need gluten or lactose free ingredients, please enquire at time of booking. 

All Equipment – You’ll be provided with all of the equipment you need to make your holiday or diving course enjoyable. Our equipment is of the highest quality, regularly serviced, and well maintained. You’ll also find that there will be all the equipment you need for whichever course you are taking; whether it’s the primary and backup torches for the Night Diving course, or the Nitrox and Deco gases for your Tec course, we supply you with everything as specified within the course guide.

Dive Insurance – Whether it’s the PADI Open Water Diver course or the PADI Tec 50 course, we’ll provide a full and comprehensive dive insurance. You’ll still need your holiday travel insurance, it’s just that this provides additional excellent coverage for all diving eventualities. If you are here on a guided diving holiday then you will need to ensure that your holiday insurance covers it, or you can purchase it direct from sportscoverdirect.com 

Transport -  No need to hire a car while you’re here as we provide you with all of the transport needed. All of our popular dive locations are around 75 minutes from our centre, so sit back and enjoy the scenery as we travel through our beautiful part of Andalucía.

Course Materials – When you take a PADI course with Active Andalus then you can be assured that you’ll receive the latest course materials. You’ll be provided with everything that is required to complete the course, which also includes final certification upon successful completion.

Booking your diving holiday with us couldn’t be easier. Our core courses are offered as complete holidays, although it is possible to extend your holiday and add additional days of diving or other great adventure activities, and run every month from April to January.

Our specialty courses are offered as short holidays, or you can add multiple specialty courses to make one long diving adventure!
And remember that the price you see is what you pay! No hidden extras, everything is included to give you a great diving holiday.

Fully Inclusive Costs per Person - Prices are in Euros

Fully Inclusive Costs per Person - Prices are in Euros

Fully Inclusive Costs per Person - Prices are in Euros

Booking Information

Pricing – The prices shown above are split into options for a booking of one person, two people sharing one room, or two people in separate rooms. If you want to book a bigger group, then contact us for more information about the discounts available.

How to Book – All of our courses can be taken at any time, giving you the flexibility with your travel arrangements, so just let us know what dates you have in mind. To secure a space on this course you’ll need to submit a booking form to us, and then we’ll contact you within 24 hours to confirm your reservation and provide with you further information.

Arrival - On the day of arrival there is no diving planned, instead you can use this time to relax before starting your course. It is also an opportunity for you to meet your instructor and fellow students.

Departure – To comply with the recommendations of flying after diving, we allow for an extra day and night after all of the diving has been completed. This day can be used to relax or enjoy a different adventure activity.

Additional Days – It is possible to add extra days onto your holiday (for additional diving courses etc.). Please contact us for further information.

Multiple Courses – If you would like to book several courses to run consecutively then please contact us for further information.

Different Courses – If you’re thinking of booking as a group, but don’t all want to do the same course, then it is possible to run different courses at the same time, as well as a mixture of courses and guided diving. Please contact us so that we can discuss your requirements.

From €450

Learning to dive could not be easier with the PADI Open Water Diver course. This is the foundation diving course that has been developed over decades, and allows practically anybody to become a safe, knowledgeable and confident diver. The instructional format of this course allows a seamless transition from complete novice to qualified diver, and with the help, guidance and knowledge of your Active Andalus Instructor, you’ll finish your course knowing you’ve been trained to a very high standard.

So how does the course work? The PADI Open Water Course is split into three components; knowledge development, skills training and practice, and finally application of the knowledge and skills in the open sea, which can be carried out over four days.

Gaining the Knowledge.

Included in the course is a comprehensive and very informative manual (available in both print or digitally), that introduces you to the all of the important concepts of diving, along with the equipment you’ll be using, a description of the skills, dive planning and much, much more. You work your way through this, completing the small quizzes and knowledge reviews, and then complete a final exam.

Gaining the skills.

Diving is made easy by having the skills and knowing when to use them. We’re going to show you all of the key skills, giving you a description of each skill, followed then by a demonstration of each skill by your instructor (above and below the water), and then finally you’ll have chance to practice the skill and show that you have mastered it. The skills development session is more than the sum of its parts as you’ll start to develop a routine of safe and efficient equipment assembly, safety checks, dive planning and adherence to the ‘Buddy System’. This training is carried out in a swimming pool where the focus is on learning the skill in a safe and benign environment.

Gaining the experience.

Putting the previously acquired skills and knowledge into practice you’ll conduct four dives in the open sea. Each dive allows you time to explore our local environment, and to further demonstrate proficiency of your diving skills. Of importance now is the ability to think  about your dive plan, work as a ‘Buddy Team’, show good control of your buoyancy and that you can demonstrate your competency underwater. With each dive your confidence grows and by the fourth and final dive you would have earned your PADI Open Water Diver certificate!

Active Andalus offers a comprehensive course that includes everything you’ll need including –

• Full equipment for diving including wetsuit, BCD, regulator set, air/EANx dive computer, cylinders, hood, gloves, boots, fins, mask and weight system
• Choice of learning options that include printed manual or digital media (guide here)
• PADI Divers Logbook
• Certification upon successful completion of the course

And to maximise your enjoyment and safety you’ll never find more than two students per instructor!

How can you start? You’ll need to be at least 14 years of age, have a medical form signed by your doctor, make sure you’re happy with our terms & conditions , and then you can check out the costs and booking procedures here.

You can book just the course for €450 or alternatively enjoy a fully inclusive diving holiday from just €799

If you haven’t been diving lately, and you want to book onto one of great diving courses, but you need to update and refresh your dive skills and knowledge, then the PADI ReActivate™ program is the perfect way to achieve this.

Whether you need a few reminders or need to go back over the basics, we can personalise this course exactly to your requirements.

The great thing about the ReActivate™ program is that you can conveniently review scuba concepts on your tablet, mobile device or computer at home, immersing yourself in dive scenarios and making decisions that test your understanding of important dive safety concepts, dive planning essentials and problem management. Move through ReActivate™ at your own pace and delve deeper into topics when you need or want to.

You can complete this before your arrival, and once here we’ll complete your ReActivate™ water skills session.

Within this skills session we’ll demonstrate and ask you to repeat -

• Remove, replace and clear the mask
• Become neutrally buoyant and hover
• At the surface in water too deep in which to stand, with a deflated BCD, use the weight system’s quick release to pull clear and drop sufficient weight to become positively buoyant
• Ascend properly using an alternate air source and establish positive buoyancy at the surface. Act as both donor and receiver.
You’ll also have time to perform and practice any skills that you feel need more training on.

The ReActivate™ program is offered as part of a diving holiday here at Active Andalus. Within this we will provide you with –

• ELearning access for tablet, mobile device or computer
• Knowledge development session prior to in-water skills session
• Confined water skills session (minimum 30 minutes) prior to the start of your main diving holiday

The PADI Reactivate program costs €70 and requires half of a day, and will normally be the first course of your holiday.

Specialised and Technical diving

Take your diving in a new direction and acquire those skills that can add enjoyment and safety to your time underwater. Whether you want to learn how to take better underwater photos, plan a multilevel dive, or start your journey into technical diving, Active Andalus offers some of the best specialty and technical diving courses you´ll find, creating real value and benefit to your diving, and with instructors who bring their ´real world´ experience to each course.

Specialty and Technical diving courses are offered as a long weekend or a full week of diving, and gives you an option to ‘pick and mix courses’ and to also include guided diving as well. 

All of our specialty and technical diving courses are fully inclusive of accommodation, food and transportation, and prices start from €228 per person for the specialty courses, and €599 per person for the technical diving courses. (prices based on a booking of two persons)

PADI Specialty Courses
There is more to diving just than diving! As you continue your journey in diving you’ll start to see that there is much more fun to be had under the water, and that you can also learn new skills that greatly enhance your safety. Specialty courses are a great way to compliment your recreational diving, giving you a structured introduction to specific skills, techniques and environments, and having fun at the same time! Take a look at the interesting courses we offer.

                                               Deep Diver                  Digital U/Water Photographer             Enriched Air Diver         Multilevel Dive
                                               Night Diver                 Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver     Search and Recovery Diver
                                               Self-Reliant Diver    Surface Marker Buoy Diver                     U/Water Navigator       Wreck Diver

PADI Technical Diving Courses
Technical diving takes you beyond the limits of recreational diving, and gives the excitement and adventure of exploring places very few divers have been. Technical diving stands out from recreational diving as it allows you to incur decompression, and use equipment and methodologies that reduce the risks associated with decompression diving.

The PADI TecRec courses are structured logically, and were designed and developed in the same demanding way that you come to expect from the PADI organisation.

Within the courses you’ll be introduced to the equipment you’ll use for technical diving, new skills and procedures, and how to plan a decompression dive using different breathing gases. In technical diving the surface is often inaccessible in an emergency, so Tec divers use extensive procedures, equipment and training to manage the added risks and potential hazards.

The PADI TEC 40 course is the first step in the TecRec system, and introduces you to limited decompression diving with a wide margin of safety. The TEC 45 and TEC 50 courses further develop your learning, where eventually you’ll be qualified to make a ‘two gas’ switch multistop decompression dive. For more information, take a look at our TecRec courses.

TEC BASICS      TEC 40        TEC 45        TEC 50

Is technical diving for you? Technical diving should not be looked upon as a natural progression to your diving, as many divers enjoy a lifetime of diving without leaving recreational limits. Technical diving exposes you to additional risks and hazards that may be unacceptable to you, but if you’re willing to accept these, then a whole new world of adventure and challenges await you!

Continuing your diving education

As a qualified diver you could be thinking of what new skills and experiences you can learn, those that will make your diving more fun, exciting and safe. Maybe you want to have a taste of deeper diving, or experience diving at night, or try your first dive from a boat. You could be ready to take the next step of becoming a rescue diver, and be there to provide help and assistance to your fellow divers.

As with all of our 'core' courses you´ll find we offer you some of the best instruction you can receive. And with our personalised courses, where the focus is on expanding your base of skills in an unhurried and relaxed atmosphere, you´ll complete your course a more confident and experienced diver.

Active Andalus offer fun, exciting and educational courses that takes you to the next level of diver education. Take a look at our PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course and the PADI Rescue Diver course, and see how we can improve your diving in a fun and informative way.

All of our diving courses are fully inclusive of accommodation food and transportation, and prices start from only €352 per person for the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, and €323 per person for the PADI Rescue Diver (based on two sharing).