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Open Water Scuba Diving in Spain
Open water scuba diving in Murcia Spain can be a rewarding experience that you cant compare with anything else. Entering a world so different to what we see above the surface you will be in ore of a new kind of beauty. Scuba diving in Spain is a one of many actives you can participate in, and one of the greatest.
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Whether you are new to the world of scuba diving or a master in the field of scuba diving then you will be surprised to find out that scuba diving water sports in Spain can cater for both levels of skills.
Spanish scuba diving benefits from both warmer waters and colder waters depending on the cost you are closest too. The south of Spain, closer to Africa and the Mediterranean and the warmer the water will be. Scuba diving in the Canary Islands will allow you to benefit from warmer waters if this is of preference for you. There is a great plentiful amount of wonderful colourful fish in this tropical water that can make your scuba diving water sport in Spain something of an experience to remember.
When scuba diving in Spain you need to be prepared! In the summer months and depending on where you plan to dive you should only need a 5 mm full length wetsuit or wetsuit shortie. The temperature can be between 5 degrees Centigrade to 31 degrees Centigrade depending on the time of year you go. The average water surface temperature can range from 10 degrees Centigrade to 24 degrees Centigrade, again dependable on the season you go. During the winter months it is advised to you a 7 mm dry suit especially in the colder waters around the Spanish coast.
July and August are the warmest months if you are going to take part in scuba diving water sports in Spain. During the winter months of January to February then you will need to be fully prepared as temperatures will plummet.
Scuba diving water sports in Spain have such a climate that allows scuba diving every month of the year. The preferred time to dive is between May through to September, where the summer can be really warm to very hot. Spring and autumn tend to be milder so you should make you decision based on how you fair in the seasons.
Scuba diving centres around Spain will organise charted trips to special location where the scuba diving is good, with clean visibility in a comfortable water temperature. If you are new to scuba diving then some offer short compact courses that get you into the water quickly although always supervised with a qualified member of staff. Locations can include wrecks, caves and reefs dotted all along the coasts of Spain.
Some places of interest include the following:
The Medas Island,
The Costa Blanca,
Murcia Scuba diving,
Costa del Sol,
Majorca,
The Minorca Islands, and
Canaries Islands.
Species of fish in the Spanish scuba diving region will vary depending on the water you are scuba diving in. The warmer waters attract more tropic colourful fish then the colder waters. When scuba diving water sports in Spain you can expect to see anything from barracudas, octopus and amberjacks.
Scuba diving charters are organised by the scuba diving centre, of which are manned by fully qualified and experienced dive staff that can assist you with nearly any request you have in regards to the dive. The boats are usually large enough to take a good size group of divers and all their equipment to spots located quite far of the coast. Some of the best locations to dive in are located a fair old distance from the shore and might take up to an hour for you to reach the dive destination.
Related Links:
Diving off the Spanish Coast
La Manga Diving Schools
Learning to Scuba Dive in Spain
Mar Menor Scuba Diving
Open Water Scuba Diving in Spain
Scuba Diving in Spain
Snorkeling at La Manga
Snorkeling in Spain
Snorkelling in Spain (British Spelling)
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