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Diving in Hondarribia, a perfect experience to get to know the underwater world.
Diving in Hondarribia allows us to get to know the underwater world in a comfortable and fun way. A different experience, which leads us to know the life forms that inhabit our coast. The stretch of cliffs that we find between Hondarribia and Pasaia is one of the best places for diving and snorkeling. In this sense, we want to encourage you to enjoy an incredible diving experience during your trip to Euskadi. More specifically to Hondarribia.
Professionals with more than 25 years of experience will help us to enjoy this aquatic activity. In Hondarribia we offer the possibility of diving courses for all levels. From diving courses for beginners to training for professionals. Ready to dive in Hondarribia?
Diving information in Hondarribia.
- Online reservations: Here.
- Minimum age: 10 years old.
- Duration: 3 hours (approximately).
- Price: 95€ / person.
- Location: Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa, Euskadi.
The Hondarribia diving team offers us their experience, facilities and boats so that we can enjoy this activity without worrying about anything. They will program our dive according to the level and weather conditions. A dive, which we will do next to the cliffs of Mount Jaizkibel, a luxurious setting to enjoy the beauty of the seabed. 
Diving baptism in Hondarribia.
The diving baptism is the first contact with diving. A perfect experience to get started in this beautiful sport. If you have always been curious to see the world that hides under the surface of the sea but do not want to take a PADI certification course, we recommend you to opt for a diving baptism. This experience is also known as Discover Scuba Diving, an activity that gives us the opportunity to see if we like the underwater world. Here are some of its main characteristics.
- Price: 95€ person.
- Duration: 3 hours approximately.
- Minimum age: 10 years old.
- Online reservations: Here.
This experience is divided into 2 parts: the part on land and the part at sea. On land, at the dive center, some of the basics of diving will be explained to us, while at sea we will put into practice the basic exercises we have been taught. Remember that at all times we will be under the supervision of a PADI or SSI professional. A person to whom we must go to in case of any doubt or improvisation. 
Diving courses in Hondarribia.
In Hondarribia you can obtain any of the PADI or SSI diving courses. And apart from the already mentioned baptism of diving there are 5 other options: Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue (and EFR), Master Diver and Divemaster. If you still don’t have any of the above mentioned certificates, we encourage you to get your diving certificate (PADI or SSI Open Water Diver). This course consists of 3 phases: theory, shallow water dive and open water dive. Undoubtedly a great option to start diving in depth. This is how the experts will show us how to use diving equipment quickly. A basic preparation, to be able to explore our seabed with guarantees. In case you have any doubts about these courses we recommend you to use our contact form to send them to us. We will try to respond as soon as possible.
Diving center in Hondarribia.
Thanks to the diving center located in the marina of Hondarribia we can enjoy diving in a comfortable and easy way. Its strategic location (in the middle of the Basque coast), allows us to be in the dive sites in just 15 minutes of navigation. In addition, this center has everything necessary to enjoy diving, whether at beginner or professional levels. Thanks to its facilities and the equipment available, it is possible to take any PADI or SSI diving course. In addition, if you have your own diving equipment, you also have the possibility of loading your tanks and have the necessary technical service for the repair and overhaul of any component. 
Diving equipment.
All the necessary equipment to be able to make the dive is included in the price of this experience. Although there is the possibility of renting or taking our own equipment, the most common is that the company itself lends us the wetsuit, the booties, the goggles, the tube, the fins, the lead belt and the air or Nitrox bottles. We must not forget an essential element in any activity of active tourism, the insurance. It is also included in the price of the diving baptisms. Certified divers must be in possession of an insurance for the activity, which can be contracted on the spot at Buceo Hondarribia. 
Diving boats in Hondarribia.
If you are looking for a boat to dive in Hondarribia, we recommend you to consider the possibility of doing it with the local diving center. Undoubtedly the best option. In addition to offering us the boat rental, they will also recommend us the best places to enjoy our favorite sport. Their experience supports them. 
Price of diving in Hondarribia.
The price of the diving baptism in Hondarribia is 95€. A rate that includes all the material, transportation to the dive site, insurance and dive guides. In case you have any of the sport diving certificates (PADI, SSI, CMAS, etc) and you want to do any other dive, we recommend you to contact us through our contact form. 
Frequently asked questions.
In this section we want to answer some of the frequently asked questions about diving in Hondarribia. In case you don’t find the answer to your questions, we recommend you to use the comment system that you will find at the end of this article. We will try to respond as soon as possible.
- What do we need to bring to dive? It is the dive center that provides all the necessary equipment for the dive. Don’t forget to bring flip-flops, swimsuit and towel.
- How much does it cost to dive in Hondarribia? Although the price varies depending on whether we are a group or an individual, the average price for a diving baptism in Hondarribia is 95€.
- In which areas do you dive in Hondarribia? There are 6 areas that are usually used for diving. All of them are located between the urban centers of Hondarribia and Donostia San Sebastian.
- Is there a minimum number of people to dive in Hondarribia? A minimum group of 6 divers must be completed for the trip to take place. But do not worry, it is the center that manages everything to make the groups.
- Can I get seasick during the boat trip? It depends a lot on the person and the sea conditions, but if you tend to get seasick, we recommend that you take an anti-seasickness pill and do not drink too much liquid before the experience.
Diving video in Hondarribia.
As usual in all our articles, we have created a short video to show you in a more realistic way what awaits you during this experience on the Basque coast. We hope it will help you when planning the activities you are going to do during your trip. In case you like this kind of videos we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel to discover all the activities and places we recommend in the Basque Country.
Places to dive in Hondarribia.
The Hondarribia dive sites are scattered along the stretch of coastline between the towns of Hondarribia and Donostia San Sebastian. 6 points of our geography that we are sure will offer you a pleasant experience on the Basque coast. Here are their names and characteristics, we hope you find them helpful.
- Beach of the friarsNext to the Cape and lighthouse of Higuer we find a small cove known as the beach of the friars. An area protected by the cliffs themselves and with depths between 7 and 17 meters, which allows us to dive in total tranquility. An ideal place for beginners in diving and baptisms. This is the area where we dive, so you can appreciate it better in the video.
- TxitxarbelTxitxarbel: This dive site that we find in the direction of France has a depth of between 21 and 31 meters approximately. In it we will have the opportunity to contemplate a rocky bottom full of algae and fish. It is a diving area for people with some experience.
- CasetaCaseta: This is one of the most curious dive sites in the area. And it is that as we descend we will realize that we arrive at a kind of bullring. A circular space with a sandy bottom where a large number of marine species live.
- Big rocksA large number of large stones welcome us in this diving area of the Basque coast. A striking and different landscape in which we will be accompanied by different species such as moray eels or conger eels.
- The pinesThis enclave located between Donostia San Sebastian and Hondarribia, next to a hillside full of pine trees, allows us to enjoy an area of rocks in which we discover multiple holes and slabs where species such as conger eels and octopus come to life.
- CantilThis dive site invites us to descend a huge wall to more than 20 meters. Its sandy bottom usually hides more than one surprise. It is a space where a multitude of fish tend to crowd together.
Schedules.
This experience is available all year round. However, the schedules for the diving baptism in Hondarribia multiply in the summer. Here is a small summary of the schedules in which we can enjoy this activity on the Basque coast:
- WinterThe so-called winter timetable covers the period from October to May. During this time, the activity only takes place on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at 11:00 am.
- SummerBetween June and September the activity has a higher demand so the schedules increase. Thus, on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays we have departures at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 17:00. On weekdays, from Tuesday to Friday, departures are at 11:00 and 17:00.
Book diving baptism in Hondarribia.
You can book your diving baptism in Hondarribia from our reservation center. From here. Remember that this is a pre-reservation, as we must check availability and sea conditions before confirming the reservation. In any case, in case the trip is full or the weather is not favorable, other options will be offered so that you can enjoy your first contact with the underwater world. 
Group diving in Hondarribia.
If you want to organize a dive trip for a group, we recommend you to contact us through our contact form. There are specific rates and schedules for groups. There is even the possibility of night dives. As you can see, being a personalized dive trip for a specific group, the conditions change completely. Ready to dive with family, friends or work colleagues? 
What to see in Hondarribia.
If you want to know Hondarribia in depth, we recommend reading our article on what to see in Hondarribia. Anyway, we leave you some of the places in Hondarribia that we personally like the most. We hope you like them.
- La Marina.
- Higuer Lighthouse.
- Hondarribia beach.
- Historical Center.
- Hondarribia Marina.
What to see near Hondarribia.
The urban centers that surround Hondarribia make it one of the most popular destinations on the Basque coast. A magical area, where we will have the opportunity to visit places like Iparralde (French Basque Country) or Pasaia among others.
What to do near Hondarribia.
The urban centers that surround this Basque town perfectly complement the offer of experiences and activities that we find in Hondarribia. We recommend you to take a look at our reservation center.
As you have seen, diving in Hondarribia is one of the star experiences of the Basque coast. A different and original activity that encourages us to enjoy the sea, the cliffs and the beaches of the coast of Gipuzkoa. In case you have any doubt about diving in Hondarribia we encourage you to use the comment system that you will find under these lines. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!
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