Adventure Brief
Descend into the Mediterranean to dive the La Dragonera merchant shipwreck near Tarragona. Encounter vibrant marine life as you navigate this submerged relic with Ohana Diving.
1 hour
moderate
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Descend into the Mediterranean to dive the La Dragonera merchant shipwreck near Tarragona. Encounter vibrant marine life as you navigate this submerged relic with Ohana Diving.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Participants should have good physical condition suitable for moderate depth diving and ability to handle open water conditions.
Wildlife
History
La Dragonera sank in 1995 and has since evolved into one of the Mediterranean's most accessible and biodiverse wreck dive sites.
Conservation
Local dive operators, including Ohana Diving, promote sustainable diving to protect Tarragona’s underwater habitats from damage.
Ohana Diving
Descend into the Mediterranean to dive the La Dragonera merchant shipwreck near Tarragona. Encounter vibrant marine life as you navigate this submerged relic with Ohana Diving.
Ohana Diving is a scuba center based in Cambrils, Cataluña, offering guided dives, snorkels and PADI courses across the Costa Dorada and nearby Tarragona coast. The center runs shore and boat dives to local sites such as Cala Llobeta, Cala Vidre, Cala Sant Jordi, the merchant wreck La Dragonera and the artificial reef Biotopo de Torredembarra. Ohana Diving provides introductory sessions (Pool Experience and Baptism of Diving), recreational certifications (Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Reactivate) and specialty courses including Night Diver, Deep Diver and Wreck Diver, plus professional training with the PADI Divemaster program.
All programs are designed for a range of abilities: first-time snorkelers and pool learners, certified recreational divers, and candidates pursuing professional qualifications. Instruction follows internationally recognized PADI standards and emphasizes safety, environmental respect and local marine awareness. Guided experiences highlight Mediterranean marine life such as groupers, octopuses, nudibranchs and the schooling fish found around artificial reefs and wrecks.
Logistics and meeting points operate from Cambrils with access to nearby coastal sites on the Costa Dorada and Tarragona waters. Group sizes, exact itineraries and equipment options are confirmed at booking; the center offers guided shore entries and dives at depths suited to each experience, from shallow snorkels to deeper wreck dives. Visitors can expect trained staff, structured courses and a variety of short experiences and multi-day certifications that accommodate families, travelers and aspiring dive professionals.
Equipment rental and pre-dive briefings are provided to ensure safety and comfort for participants across all experiences in Cambrils, on the Costa Dorada.
Base Location
Cambrils, Cataluña
Easy access to Costa Dorada sites
Tours Offered
18
Dives, courses and snorkel trips
Certifications
PADI Open Water → Divemaster
Internationally recognized training paths
Suitable For
Beginners to Professionals
Pool sessions to pro courses
Select a date, confirm course level and equipment options, and secure a guided Mediterranean dive or PADI certification today.
Confirm dive certification
Ensure you hold at least an Open Water certification for safe access to the 16-25 meter depths.
Check local weather and sea conditions
Mediterranean sea conditions can change; calm waters improve visibility and safety.
Use environmentally friendly dive practices
Avoid touching the wreck or marine life to protect delicate habitats.
Pack your dive log and gear checklist
Bring documented dive experience and ensure all gear is functional before the trip.
wetsuit (5mm recommended)
Keeps you warm in Mediterranean waters that can drop below comfortable temperatures outside summer.
fall|winter|spring
Dive computer
Monitors depth and dive time to enhance safety during the wreck exploration.
Underwater torch
Useful to illuminate interior sections and crevices of the wreck for better visibility.
Surface marker buoy
Essential for signaling the dive boat during ascent and safety stops.