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Ready to explore deeper sites and build real confidence underwater? The PADI Advanced Open Water course is your natural next step around Cabo de Palos. Over three days you'll complete five adventure dives that sharpen buoyancy, navigation and depth skills while your instructor guides you through varied Mediterranean terrain.
Your programme follows a clear progression across three days. You'll start with buoyancy refinement and underwater navigation, then move into deeper water and wreck exploration before finishing with your choice of a night dive or search and recovery session. PADI eLearning covers theory before you arrive, so every session on site stays focused on diving.
Each adventure dive has a dedicated briefing and debrief so you understand the objectives and how they count towards your Advanced certification. Your instructor keeps the pace comfortable while stretching your experience in a supportive way, with close supervision throughout every descent.
Cabo de Palos offers an exceptional training ground for advancing divers. Rocky reefs, clear water and accessible wrecks sit within a short boat ride or shore entry from the village, while the nearby marine reserve adds variety and abundant marine life to navigation and buoyancy dives.
We operate from our base in Los Belones, putting you within easy reach of daily dive sites along the Murcia coast. Warm Mediterranean conditions often suit the full range of adventure dives on the course plan.
You'll need a certified Open Water Diver qualification or equivalent from a recognised training agency, along with comfort in core scuba skills. The minimum age is 10 years, with junior depth limits applying where relevant under PADI standards.
Bring your certification card and logbook so we can verify your level before the first dive. If you have not been underwater for a long time, tell your instructor at the welcome briefing so the first dive can include extra skill review.
Advanced training should feel like an adventure, not an exam. We design a coherent three-day programme around local sites so every dive feels purposeful and enjoyable, with small groups that allow personalised feedback on buoyancy, navigation and deep-dive techniques.
With eLearning completed beforehand and full kit provided, you can focus entirely on gaining real experience in one of Spain's finest dive areas. Our instructors know Cabo de Palos intimately and tailor each adventure dive to conditions and your interests on the day.
Your first day focuses on refining buoyancy and underwater navigation. After reviewing eLearning topics, you enter the water for adventure dives that sharpen trim, finning efficiency and compass work in a real Mediterranean setting.
These sessions lay the groundwork for deeper and more complex dives later in the course. Your instructor gives practical tips you can use on every future dive, not just during training.
Day two includes the mandatory Deep adventure dive, where you experience greater depth under controlled conditions and learn to recognise and manage nitrogen narcosis. Planning, gas management and buddy procedures are emphasised throughout.
A wreck adventure dive follows, introducing you to exploring sunken structures safely. You practise orientation around the wreck exterior and learn how to avoid common hazards while enjoying the atmosphere of a historic site.
On the final day you complete your fifth adventure dive, choosing between a night dive or a search and recovery session depending on conditions and your preference. Night diving introduces torch techniques and nocturnal marine life, while search and recovery builds practical problem-solving skills.
Successful completion of all five dives earns your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification. You leave with broader experience, a higher depth limit and the confidence to explore more challenging sites with a buddy.
You'll need a PADI Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent entry-level qualification from another recognised agency. The Advanced course is designed for certified divers who want to broaden their experience rather than learn from scratch.
Bring your certification card or digital record so your instructor can verify it before the first dive. If your qualification is from another agency, we'll confirm it meets PADI crossover requirements during your welcome briefing.
The course includes five adventure dives spread across three days. Two are mandatory PADI modules: Deep and Underwater Navigation. The remaining dives cover peak performance buoyancy, orientation skills and a wreck dive on a local site.
Your fifth adventure dive is your choice between a night dive or a search and recovery session, depending on conditions and what you want to focus on. Your instructor confirms the final plan at the start of the course.
Theory is completed through PADI eLearning before your practical dives begin. The online modules introduce each adventure dive topic so you arrive prepared for briefings and underwater sessions.
Your instructor reviews key points before each dive and ties the eLearning content to what you'll see and practise on site around Cabo de Palos. Completing theory in advance keeps your three days focused on diving.
Most courses run across three days with a logical progression from buoyancy and navigation practice to deeper and more specialised dives. Each day includes briefings, one or two dives and debriefs so you understand what you've learned.
Start times are typically in the morning, with surface intervals between dives. Exact schedules can shift with weather and site access, and your instructor keeps you informed at the morning meeting point.
Yes, full scuba equipment is included for every training dive. Your instructor helps you set up and check gear before each session and can advise on any personal kit you bring.
A dive computer is used throughout the course, especially on the deep dive module. If you own a computer you're comfortable with, you may use it after your instructor verifies the settings.
On successful completion you'll receive the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification. This allows you to dive to 30 metres with a buddy and opens the door to more challenging sites.
Your digital certification card is issued through PADI after your instructor submits the paperwork. You can log all five adventure dives in your logbook as recognised training experiences.
The minimum age is 10 years for most adventure dives, though depth limits apply for younger divers according to PADI standards. Junior Advanced Open Water certifications carry appropriate depth restrictions.
Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign course paperwork. Let us know when you enquire so the right sites and schedules can be confirmed for younger participants.
Bring your certification card, logbook, swimwear, towel, sun protection and drinking water. A light snack for surface intervals is useful on busier days.
For the optional night dive, a primary torch and backup are provided if you don't have your own. Wear warm layers for evening sessions and plan accommodation within easy reach of Los Belones or Cabo de Palos.
Training takes place at sites around Cabo de Palos selected for each adventure dive module. You'll explore rocky reefs for buoyancy work, navigate along walls and drop-offs, and visit a local wreck for orientation skills.
Site choice depends on conditions on the day, and your instructor selects locations that offer the right depth profile and terrain for each module. The Murcia coast provides excellent variety within a short distance of our base.
After Advanced Open Water you can explore deeper walls, wrecks and the marine reserve around Cabo de Palos with greater confidence. Your instructor can recommend local sites suited to your new depth limit and interests.
Many guests spend extra days diving along the Murcia coast after certifying, putting their new skills to work on varied Mediterranean terrain.
About the centre
Los Belones
From your first breath underwater to advanced wreck dives off the Murcia coast, you'll find patient PADI instruction in clear Mediterranean water. Sessions run from a school base near Los Belones with easy access to Cabo de Palos, one of Spain's best-loved dive areas.
Whether you want a relaxed snorkel from the shore, a boat trip to the marine reserve, or a full certification course, your instructor keeps groups small so you progress at a comfortable pace. All scuba and snorkel equipment is included, and every session starts with a clear safety briefing before you head to the water.
Operated by Albadive - Diving & Experiences, a partner of adventuro.
