Sharpen your diving skills in La Restinga with a focused 2–3 day Advanced Diver course. Expect five guided dives — including navigation and deep dives to 18–30 m — professional instruction, and certification on completion.
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The ocean opens like a cold, slow breath at La Restinga; dark volcanic cliffs drop away and currents nudge you out toward basalt pinnacles where light fractures into blue. On day one the course begins on shore with a classroom theory session, then moves into sheltered shallow water drills. Over 2–3 days you'll live the rhythm of repeated entries and surfaced rests as the instructor guides five dives that push skills and exposure — underwater navigation, a supervised deep dive to 18–30 m, and three practice dives to refine ascent procedures, gas management and buoyancy.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2–3 days
Fitness Level
Moderate to good cardiovascular fitness; able to carry gear, perform repeated dives, and respond calmly in confined and deep-water situations
Wildlife
History
El Hierro is the youngest Canary Island with recent volcanic formations—the underwater terrain is dominated by lava flows and steep drop-offs created by eruptions over the last several hundred thousand years.
Conservation
Dive operators emphasize low-impact practices: avoid touching formations, use reef-safe sunscreen, and follow briefings to reduce anchor and fin-contact damage to fragile benthic habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Advanced diving course in La Restinga, El Hierro today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your logbook
Instructors will verify prior dives and record training dives—bring any certification cards and your logbook for faster check-in.
Plan for variable currents
La Restinga sites can have strong or shifting currents; discuss drift plans with your instructor and carry a surface marker buoy for safety stops.
Hydrate and rest between dives
Repeated dives increase nitrogen load; drink water, avoid alcohol, and follow recommended surface intervals to reduce risk of decompression issues.
Check suit thickness for season
Water temperatures vary—use a 5–7 mm wetsuit outside high summer and consider a hood if you ration cold easily.
Logbook & certification cards
Required to confirm prerequisites and to record training dives.
Lightweight travel wetsuit or rashguard
Provides sun and minor thermal protection for surface intervals in warm months.
summer
5–7 mm wetsuit (or hire locally)
Necessary for thermal comfort during dives outside peak summer and for prolonged bottom times.
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Essential safety gear for drift-prone sites and boat pickup procedures.