Do I need prior dive certifications to enroll?

Yes, you must be a certified Rescue Diver to start the PADI Divemaster course with Nerja Diving.

Is the PADI material included in the course price?

No, PADI manuals and certification fees are additional costs not included in the base price.

What is the daily schedule like for the course?

Expect about 3 hours each day combining theory, confined-water skills, and open water practice dives.

Can I rent gear at Nerja Diving?

Yes, full gear rentals are available, but you must bring your own mask and snorkel.

What opportunities open after certification?

Certified Divemasters can lead dive tours, assist instructors, and advance to PADI Instructor Development Courses.

Is physical fitness required?

Moderate to good fitness is important due to the physical nature of training and dive requirements.

PADI Divemaster Course at Nerja Diving in La Herradura | Water Activities | Sports

Located along the southern coast of Spain in the quiet marina enclave of La Herradura, Nerja Diving anchors a gateway to the professional diving world. La Herradura, part of Andalucía's Granada province, is known for its sheltered bay waters, clear visibility, and underwater biodiversity shaped by volcanic rock formations and Mediterranean currents. Nerja Diving's signature offering—the 10-day PADI Divemaster course—provides a focused path for certified rescue divers aiming to step into leadership roles within diving tourism and instruction.

This course transcends typical recreational diving; it’s a structured, hands-on progression that hones skills in confined waters, including rescue exercises and complex equipment handling under expert supervision. Spend around three hours daily immersed in practical drills, skill refinement, and guided dives that reinforce safety protocols and enhance your confidence in managing dive groups.

What sets Nerja Diving apart in this region isn’t just the pristine local sea life—ranging from colorful groupers and octopus to playful barracudas—but its comprehensive approach to professional training combined with a genuinely supportive team atmosphere. The Mediterranean waters here are calm and teeming with marine richness, offering a perfect live classroom for prospective Divemasters to master buoyancy control, emergency response, and dive leadership.

Beyond the course, La Herradura offers inviting coastal trails and authentic Andalusian culture rooted in fishing and seafaring traditions. With Nerja Diving's intimate setting at the Puerto Deportivo Marina del Este, participants receive personalized attention that large-scale operations can't match. Completing this Divemaster certification opens doors to guiding dive tours or progressing further to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, making it a solid stepping-stone for aspiring diving professionals in one of Spain’s most rewarding dive regions.

About Nerja Diving

Nerja Diving is a dive centre based in La Herradura, Andalucía. The centre offers a broad range of PADI courses and recreational water experiences, from introductory baptisms to professional-level training. Key PADI programs include Discover Scuba Diving (4.5-hour introductory dives), PADI Open Water referral pathways, PADI Scuba Diver, PADI Junior Scuba Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water (three-day program with five dives), PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Junior Rescue Diver (three-day rescue-focused training), PADI Emergency First Response (four-hour Basic Life Support course certified by SEMICYUC), specialty courses, and Dive Master training. Nerja Diving also runs boat-based immersions, single immersion trips, multi-dive packages (packs de inmersiones), and family-friendly three-hour snorkelling outings guided by instructors.

Training and activities follow PADI standards and local safety guidelines; the Emergency First Response course follows the latest European Resuscitation Council guidelines and is certified by SEMICYUC. Boat immersions provide access to coastal dive sites around La Herradura, while packages accommodate both returning certified divers and newcomers considering full certification.

Information about each trip includes course length, objectives, and practical skills taught, allowing visitors to choose appropriate training or recreational options. Nerja Diving appears on The Adventure Collective as a trusted local operator offering structured PADI programs and guided marine experiences in Andalucía. Packages range from one to ten dives with discounts for divers who use their own gear; participants should always bring a personal mask and snorkel before arrival. Courses emphasize hands-on practice, emergency management and underwater navigation. Online briefings clarify prerequisites and equipment needs.