La Herradura: the best place to dive in the Andalusian Mediterranean. An ideal environment for PADI courses. Located between Malaga and Granada, La Herradura is one of the best diving destinations on the Andalusian coast for scuba diving and outdoor activities. Its privileged location, protected by mountains and open to the Mediterranean Sea, creates a unique environment where the sea is usually calm and visibility is excellent for much of the year.

The bay of La Herradura offers the perfect combination of easy shore access and a protected natural setting, making it especially suitable for diving courses, first open water dives, and advanced training.

Marine environment and diving conditions in La Herradura. Dive sites in La Herradura are characterised by:

Beyond diving: nature, sea and local atmosphere.

La Herradura is a destination to be enjoyed both in and out of the water. Surrounded by mountains and hiking trails, it allows you to combine diving with activities such as hiking, kayaking, snorkelling or boat trips. After a day of activities, the village atmosphere invites you to relax. Beachfront chiringuitos, traditional tapas — with special mention of the famous espetos — and the friendly nature of the locals make the experience authentic and truly enjoyable.

La Herradura has preserved the character of a traditional fishing village that has maintained its identity, offering visitors a perfect balance of nature, sea and local life. A place to learn how to dive, enjoy the Mediterranean and truly disconnect.

Why does Open Water Madrid choose La Herradura? We choose La Herradura for one clear reason: it is one of the best places in Spain to learn how to dive. The combination of sea conditions, a protected natural environment and high-quality dive sites allows us to offer safe, comprehensive and high-quality diving courses. This is where our students experience their first open water dives and take the definitive step towards becoming certified PADI divers.