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Buceo Las Negras

PADI and SSI center in Las Negras village, Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park, operating since 2006 with a 4.7/5 rating across 110 reviews.

Last updated April 2026

PADI + SSI dual certificationEstablished 2006, nearly 20 years operating4.7/5 on 110 reviewsOpen year-round, 10:00-20:00 dailyShore and boat dives availableNight dives, kayak, snorkeling, boat excursionsSICTED quality mark

About

Buceo Las Negras has been operating from the same beachfront address in Las Negras village since 2006. The center sits on Calle Cantos Rodados, 1, directly facing Playa de Las Negras, inside the Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Nijar. This is one of Spain's least-developed coastlines: volcanic cliffs, clear water, and a Natura 2000 marine designation that keeps development in check.

The center is registered as an active tourism company ("empresa de turismo activo") and holds dual PADI and SSI certification authority. It also carries the Distintivo SICTED quality mark awarded by the Junta de Andalucia's tourism quality programme. Beyond diving, the team runs kayak rentals, boat excursions, guided snorkeling, and hiking routes. The offer is intentionally broad.

Facilities are compact but complete: changing rooms, hot showers, lockers, a gear rinse area, classrooms, and a bar. Shore dives depart from a secondary meeting point at Calle Pescador, 8, a few minutes' walk from the main center. The center's own YouTube channel documents dives at named local sites, some of which have been in the rotation for years and are not catalogued elsewhere.

Las Negras itself is a small fishing village with no mainstream dive tourism infrastructure. Buceo Las Negras fills that gap, and has done so consistently for nearly two decades.

What Divers Say

The TripAdvisor average of 4.7 from 110 reviews covers a span from 2018 to 2024. The positive pattern is specific: staff are patient with beginners, guides know the sites well, and equipment is well-maintained. One reviewer in 2018 noted that the center's RHIB was in excellent condition and the wetsuits on loan were brand new. A 2023 reviewer credited the team with getting someone with a fear of water through their first dive.

Critical reviews are isolated and mostly concern non-diving activities. One 2024 complaint raised the gear carry from center to shore entry point for beach dives; another flagged kayak equipment condition. Neither touches the core diving offer. The overall picture from reviews is a center that handles nervous first-timers well and keeps experienced divers engaged through site knowledge.

Dive Sites (2)

Punta de la Isleta
easy16m
La Amatista
easy14m

Pricing

We do our best to show current pricing, but rates may change without notice. Last verified April 2026. Always confirm the latest prices on Buceo Las Negras's official website before booking.

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Courses

Try Dive from shore (Bautismo)80 EUR
Try Dive from boat (Bautismo)95 EUR
Private Try Dive (exclusive boat + skipper + instructor)150 EUR
Discover Scuba Diving (DSD, 2 dives)150 EUR
Scuba Diver345 EUR
Open Water Diver430 EUR
Open Water Diver (private)500 EUR
Advanced Open Water400 EUR
Adventure Diver (3 dives)325 EUR
Rescue Diver + EFR400 EUR
Divemaster800 EUR
Specialty (2 water sessions)180 EUR
Specialty (3-4 water sessions)225 EUR
Specialty (theory only: Nitrox, Science of Diving, React Right)100 EUR

Guided Dives

Single boat dive (tank + weights + guide)45 EUR
Single shore dive (tank + weights + guide)40 EUR
6-dive package (tank + weights)240 EUR
10-dive package (tank + weights)390 EUR
6-dive package (full equipment)288 EUR
10-dive package (full equipment)450 EUR
Night dive supplement10 EUR
Exclusive guide100 EUR

Other Services

Full equipment rental20/dive EUR
Tank25 EUR
Regulator30 EUR
BCD20 EUR
Dive computer25 EUR
Wetsuit10 EUR
Nitrox supplement10 EUR
Dive insurance (day/week/month/year)10/15/20/40 EUR
Snorkel trip35 EUR
Guided snorkel trip45 EUR
Boat excursion, adult (1h15-1h30)35 EUR
Boat excursion, child under 1225 EUR
Kayak individual (2h)25 EUR
Kayak double/triple (2h)35 EUR
Hiking half day (per person, min 6 pax)15 EUR

Prices sourced from buceolasnegras.com. Verify current rates before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is Buceo Las Negras located?▾
The center is on Calle Cantos Rodados, 1, directly opposite Playa de Las Negras in Las Negras village, Nijar municipality, Almeria. Las Negras is about 50 km from Almeria city, roughly a one-hour drive. There is no direct public transport to the village, so a car or private transfer is the practical option.
What certification agencies does Buceo Las Negras work with?▾
The center holds authority under both PADI and SSI, so you can complete courses under either system. It is also designated an SSI Dive Center MARES Resort. The center is registered with the Andalusian active tourism registry (AT/AL/00032) and holds the Distintivo SICTED quality mark.
Can complete beginners dive here?▾
Yes. Shore-based try dives (Bautismo) start at 80 EUR and boat-based at 95 EUR. Full PADI or SSI Open Water courses are available from 430 EUR. The center has a consistent record of guiding nervous first-timers, and reviews specifically mention staff patience with anxious or non-swimming participants.
What dive sites does the center operate?▾
Buceo Las Negras dives across a range of sites within the Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Nijar. Shallow beginner sites top out at 12-14 m; intermediate sites reach 21-27 m; their deepest site, La Piedra de los Meros, descends to 32 m. Several sites have been named and regularly dived by the center for many years.
Is the center open year-round?▾
Yes. Hours are daily 10:00-20:00 throughout the year. Actual dives are subject to weather and sea conditions, which is standard practice in open-water settings.
What do divers say about the center's guides and safety?▾
A consistent thread across reviews spanning 2018-2024 is that guides are attentive, knowledgeable, and safety-conscious. One reviewer noted that the guide found nudibranchs and very large tuna, reading it as a sign of an experienced eye. Multiple reviews highlight how staff put nervous first-timers at ease.
Does Buceo Las Negras offer activities beyond diving?▾
Yes. The center runs kayak rentals, guided snorkeling trips, boat excursions around the coast (1h15-1h30), and hiking routes. Accommodation management services are also listed. This makes it a practical base for non-diving companions traveling with a diver.

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