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Our Course Locations

Discover the most beautiful underwater destinations for your photography training.

Egypt – Red Sea

Basic Course
Best SeasonSept–Nov (year-round possible)
Water Temperature22–30°C
Visibility20–50m

Dive Sites

Ras Mohamed, St. John's, Brother Islands – some of the world's most spectacular reef landscapes with crystal-clear water and rich biodiversity.

Marine Life

Sea Turtles
Year-round
Nesting May–Sep
Hammerhead Sharks
Spring–Summer
Spectacular schools
Whale Sharks
May–Jul
Largest fish
Manta Rays
Spring
Elegant gliders
Dugongs
Year-round
Abu Dabbab
Dolphins
Year-round
Intelligent & curious

Conservation

The Red Sea is home to over 1,100 fish species and 200+ coral species. Ecologically valuable areas are actively protected.

PADI Dive Centres

Several 5-star centres in Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm el-Sheikh offer professional training.

PADI Tauchprogramme Ägypten →

Gozo – Malta

Basic Course
Best SeasonMay–October
Water Temperature14–27°C
Visibility30–40m (best in Europe)

Dive Sites

Fascinating caves, wrecks and reef formations make Gozo a versatile diving paradise with European charm.

Marine Life

Groupers
Common
Impressive size
Octopuses
Common
Masters of colour change
Moray Eels
Common
In rock crevices
Nudibranchs
Common
Colourful variety
Sea Turtles
Occasional
Rare visitors
Sea Horses
Common
Hidden treasures

Conservation

Gozo is part of the Natura 2000 protected area network. Seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) are actively protected and regenerated.

PADI Dive Centres

Atlantis Gozo (5-star IDC), Scuba Kings and ABC Diving offer comprehensive courses and training.

PADI Tauchprogramme Gozo →

Tenerife – Canary Islands

Basic Course
Best SeasonMay–Jul, Sept–Nov
Water Temperature18–24°C
Visibilityapprox. 30m

Dive Sites

Las Eras, Radazul Beach and other volcanic underwater landscapes offer unique geological formations and calm bays.

Marine Life

Angel Sharks
December–March
World population!
Butterflyfish Rays
Year-round
Elegant swimmers
Eagle Rays
Year-round
Spectacular flyers
Torpedo Rays
Year-round
Well camouflaged
Bottlenose Dolphins
Year-round
Intelligent companions
Pilot Whales
Year-round
Large & majestic

Conservation

Tenerife's waters are home to the endangered Mediterranean monk seal. Active coral restoration projects support reef health.

PADI Dive Centres

Paradise Divers, Aqua-Marina and ATLANTIK Scuba offer courses for all experience levels.

PADI Tauchprogramme Teneriffa →

Azores – Atlantic

Basic Course
Best SeasonJune–October
Water Temperature18–24°C
Visibility20–40m

Dive Sites

Princess Alice Bank, Condor Bank and dive spots around Faial & Pico – open ocean reefs with seamounts and dramatic depth breaks.

Marine Life

Whale Sharks
June–October
Open ocean water
Mobula Rays
Summer
Schools in the pelagic
Sperm Whales
Year-round
World-famous sightings
Dolphins
Year-round
6+ species
Blue Sharks
Spring–Autumn
Ocean giants
Hammerhead Sharks
Summer
At the seamounts

Conservation

The Azores are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to some of Europe's largest marine protected areas. Whales and dolphins are strictly protected.

Diving in the Azores

The Azores offer unique pelagic diving with large open-ocean animals – ideal for cinematic wide-angle shots and unforgettable encounters.

Tauchinformationen Azoren →

Maldives – Indian Ocean

Combi Course
Best SeasonDecember–April
Water Temperature27–30°C year-round
Visibility20–40m

Dive Sites

Hanifaru Bay, South Ari Atoll and Fuvahmulah – legendary dive areas with extraordinary biodiversity and crystal-clear water.

Marine Life

Manta Rays
May–November
Hanifaru Bay
Whale Sharks
Aug–Nov (South Ari year-round)
Gentle giants
Tiger Sharks
Year-round
Fuvahmulah
Sea Turtles
Year-round
Green & Loggerhead
Reef Sharks
Year-round
Blacktip, Whitetip, Grey
Coral Fish
Year-round
Colourful coral reefs

Conservation

The Maldives is home to over 2,000 coral reefs with 258+ coral species. Ongoing restoration projects show promising results.

PADI Dive Centres

Numerous resort and liveaboard centres offer professional training in the Maldives.

PADI Tauchprogramme Malediven →