Balkysub
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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About
Welcome to the PADi CDC 5 Star Dive Resort "Balkysub", place in which you can enjoy the adventures of Diving with professionals who are exciting to show you the underwater world. We offer the whole PADI courses from beginners to professional levels in Madrid and in area of Cabo de Palos -Murcia- SPAIN, where we enjoy everyday diving the best Marine Reserve in Med Sea. In balkysub you will find a family for your holidays. We also offer Diving Trips for qualified divers everyday in the Marine Reserve and in the amazing shipwrecks. In every dive you will be guided by an experienced local dive guide in a maximum group of five divers. Every day of the year we are waiting for you to do what we love, just dive. Welcome to the Balkysub's Philosophy.
Cabo de Palos, Region of Murcia, Spain
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2023
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Rob H
Peterborough, UK4 contributions
Nov 2022
Fantastic! A thoroughly professional and friendly team.
I've just done my Open Water qualification dives (having had no previous experience) and it was an absolutely faultless experience.
Raquel was incredibly helpful and made everything so easy - with a smile!
Asier, my instructor was clear, concise, reassuring and fun to learn from.
I would totally recommend to anyone looking for great instruction in a safe, relaxed and professional atmosphere. Look forward to coming back very soon.
I've just done my Open Water qualification dives (having had no previous experience) and it was an absolutely faultless experience.
Raquel was incredibly helpful and made everything so easy - with a smile!
Asier, my instructor was clear, concise, reassuring and fun to learn from.
I would totally recommend to anyone looking for great instruction in a safe, relaxed and professional atmosphere. Look forward to coming back very soon.
Written December 1, 2022
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Christian
Toulouse, France11 contributions
Nov 2022
For our first scuba diving experience, it was really excellent! We were only the 2 of us plus the instructor. He took time to clearly explain all what we need to know, be sure that we understood, and with information available also in English and French. The instructor was very fluent in English and it was easy to ask questions! The facilities were very nice, with a changing room, rest area, lockers, etc. All the staff was very friendly!
The equipment was excellent, and the beach is just 50m away A shallow basin was used to have us practice the basic techniques, and we were rapidly diving. The instructor always cared about our safety, so we were very confident. He brought us to nice spots with several fish species, and it was not far at all. He took videos and photos all along and all of them were transferred to us directly! We could really enjoy our first dive, and we now want to get the licence!
The price was really good, and it even included the photos!
We really got along well with the instructor and we always felt very safe, so we could enjoy very much the dive.
I totally recommend this place!
It is also worth mentioning that it is possible to directly make a booking online, so it is very convenient. Email confirmations and also WhatsApp to ask questions, communication was really great!
The equipment was excellent, and the beach is just 50m away A shallow basin was used to have us practice the basic techniques, and we were rapidly diving. The instructor always cared about our safety, so we were very confident. He brought us to nice spots with several fish species, and it was not far at all. He took videos and photos all along and all of them were transferred to us directly! We could really enjoy our first dive, and we now want to get the licence!
The price was really good, and it even included the photos!
We really got along well with the instructor and we always felt very safe, so we could enjoy very much the dive.
I totally recommend this place!
It is also worth mentioning that it is possible to directly make a booking online, so it is very convenient. Email confirmations and also WhatsApp to ask questions, communication was really great!
Written November 6, 2022
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Anna
10 contributions
Apr 2022
Loved the place, the team and the whole experience! Have done Open water PADI course with them and even though the weather was not good, they tried to do their best and organised alternative option (in the pool) when was necessary. Felt very safe + the course was in English. The center has all necessary equipment and facilities. Raquel is an amazing instructor, many thanks!
Written April 28, 2022
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Jon Ryder
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Solo
The guys at BallkySub went above and beyond to make my first diving experience an absolutely brilliant one. Olek & Cris were very professional, knowledgeable & good fun!! I speak no Spanish, but this was not an issue for them as they spoke great English. Will be going back to do open water next time. Thanks BallySub 👍🏻
Written August 9, 2022
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Rob H
Peterborough, UK4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Took my Open Water certificate with Balkysub last year and returned for a refresh and a couple of dives in October. They are an amazing company with caring and highly professional (but fun) people. The service and facilities are first class and my dives in the marine park were absolutely full of wonder! The marina-based location has beaches, coffee shops, bars and restaurants, so it's a perfect place to spend a relaxed time either side of your dives. I've already booked my flights to return!
Written October 19, 2023
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Lecl
1 contribution
Nov 2020 • Solo
Highly recommended for any diving tour. Knowledgeable, concerned for all safety adpects of the dive, enthousiast and always very friendly. Covid proof. Today we spotted 2 eagle rays, the marine reserve never fails to deliver! Thank you diago for your kind assistance.
Written November 1, 2020
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roderickb192
Sauveterre-de-Bearn, France27 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
Having dived for over 25 years , I know a good dive centre and this is one of the best . Although I speak little Spanish, they were most welcoming and when I went out diving with them , they always made sure there was an English speaking member of staff to interpret the dive briefing and to accompany me on my dives . The showers and changing room was first class and although I only dived for a couple of days , I felt like I was part of the family . Nothing was too much trouble for them and there was always a smiling face to welcome you . Would give them 10 ⭐️ if it was possible . A dive centre that you can feel safe with , no matter your le el of diving . I’m 75 and have over 500 dives logged and I couldn’t have been looked after better
Written September 30, 2021
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Jenna T
3 contributions
May 2023
Great experience on a beginners dive with Balkysub. Two of us diving with one instructor - Ismael - who was really helpful, patient and knowledgeable throughout the dive. We really enjoyed the experience, and really appreciate Ismael's teaching and his photography skills as the dive included lots of amazing photos that he took of us during the dive. Would definitely recommend and will be going back when we can!
Written May 10, 2023
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Klabonov
Hamar, Norway57 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
We were 3 guys from Norway in September.
At first they had the wrong date on our dive (but when I showed them the date they had sent me, they managed to get us on a dive).
The equipment was well used, and I think it was to old/wearn. The mouthpice on my equipment was almost bitten over...
The divers from the company was not fluent in english.
The dive, however, was nice. We dowe at Piles 1 and Piles 2. I thought Piles 1 was best.
The shop was close to the water, and there was a nice cafe nextdoor, where you could eat lunch at a fair price.
At first they had the wrong date on our dive (but when I showed them the date they had sent me, they managed to get us on a dive).
The equipment was well used, and I think it was to old/wearn. The mouthpice on my equipment was almost bitten over...
The divers from the company was not fluent in english.
The dive, however, was nice. We dowe at Piles 1 and Piles 2. I thought Piles 1 was best.
The shop was close to the water, and there was a nice cafe nextdoor, where you could eat lunch at a fair price.
Written November 11, 2017
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HelenShelswell
Cambridge, UK10 contributions
Aug 2017
Brilliant diving school - my 15 year old son did two introductory dives, a 6m shore dive followed by a 12m boat dive.
All the team, from the booking, sorting out kit, instructors, boat crew - all really helpful, friendly and welcoming and took excellent care. Couldn't rate higher!
Matt had 1:1 tuition in great English from Alex and then Mari-Carmen. And of course super care and laughs from Balky!
Such attention to detail, great kit, safety first but fun a close second - several showers with shower gel, shampoo etc on divers' return.
Even took great care of us non-divers - super hot and humid weather, think I looked like I was melting, so manager asked if I wanted water and came out with a large bottle for me. When we asked how long until the boat came back and that we were heading to the harbour to snorkel, they offered us to come on boat and see Matt dive and we could snorkel from boat.
I've dived in many places over the years but this must rate as the best so far.
Nice one guys ¡gracias!
All the team, from the booking, sorting out kit, instructors, boat crew - all really helpful, friendly and welcoming and took excellent care. Couldn't rate higher!
Matt had 1:1 tuition in great English from Alex and then Mari-Carmen. And of course super care and laughs from Balky!
Such attention to detail, great kit, safety first but fun a close second - several showers with shower gel, shampoo etc on divers' return.
Even took great care of us non-divers - super hot and humid weather, think I looked like I was melting, so manager asked if I wanted water and came out with a large bottle for me. When we asked how long until the boat came back and that we were heading to the harbour to snorkel, they offered us to come on boat and see Matt dive and we could snorkel from boat.
I've dived in many places over the years but this must rate as the best so far.
Nice one guys ¡gracias!
Written August 10, 2017
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Hola , me gustaría saber el precio de bautizo para 2 personas en la reserva o en Cala y si tienen disponibilidad para el martes 11 de agosto.
Un saludo gracias
David BM
Madrid, Spain13 contributions
Buenas tardes, no somos muy rápidos en los mensajes a través de este medio, disculpa pero lo centralizamos todo a través de la web y nuestros sistemas habituales. El bautizo solo se hace en costa, no en reserva y cuesta 85€ y es personalizado, un saludo
Hola,me llamo Silvia y sé que me apasiona el buceo. Sólo he llegado a hacer snorkel....
Por dónde debo empezar? Bautizos?
Cursos?
Asesorarme ...
Gracias
Bea C
Castellón de la Plana, Spain92 contributions
Hola Silvia! A mi marido le pasaba como a ti, queria bucear pero nunca lo habia probado y no sabia si tendria buena sensacion o no. El bautismo le ha servido para decidirse. Yo probaria primero con en bautismo, para ver si te adaptas al medio y al equipo. Y sobretodo que sea con profesionales del tema. Animo y si te gusta, lo siguiente a por el curso. Un saludo!
GlasgowDaddy
Glasgow, UK31 contributions
Do you offer any snorkelling?
balkysub
Murcia, Spain31 contributions
Yes everyday with instructor in good places.thanks for your question
Witam,
Jaki jest koszt i opcje nurkowania, poniewaz jestem laikiem a chcialbym tego doswiadczyc ?
Pozdrawiam
balkysub
Murcia, Spain31 contributions
Hola,
Gracias por tu pregunta.
Para ubicación al buceo el coste del
Bautizo es de 85€ todo incluido.
Gracias
Un saludo
Balky
silvia t
9 contributions
Are u open on the week of 9th
April?
balkysub
Murcia, Spain31 contributions
Hello Silvia
Yes we are open everyday from 9h to 14:30h and from 16:30h to 20:30h except Wednesday to take dat off.
Fell free to call or email us to make a reservation or to check our availability.
Thanks for your question.
Greetings
Balky
eltripdeJuan
Palma de Mallorca, Spain4 contributions
Hola! Como esta el mar y el ambiente por esa zona a finales de Mayo? Buscamos actividades deportivas y ocio nocturno. Gracias
balkysub
Murcia, Spain31 contributions
Hola eltripdeJuan,
gracias por tu pregunta.
El mar está bien de temperatura, unos 20ºC.
El ambiente deportivo aquí siempre es bueno, ya sea de buceo, actividades naúticas o de montaña.
El ocio nocturno no es demasiado intenso aquí, para eso hay que desplazarse unos 20km., ya sea Cartagena o Los Alcázares.
Espero que la respuesta os haya sido util.
Si tienes mas preguntas estaré encantado de ayudarte
Un saludo,
Balky
Are there possibilities to dive in December ?
balkysub
Murcia, Spain31 contributions
Hi Xander,
thanks for tour question.
Yes we dive in December everyday except:
14th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th
we will enjoy diving the other days at 9:00h and 11:00h
If you need to book in advance let me know
regards,
balky
Billy S
Luanda, Angola
I will be on holiday in July and would really like to take my grand daughter on a dive, i have very limited experience and she has non although she is not easily scared, what can you recomend
balkysub
Murcia, Spain31 contributions
Hello Billy, thanks for your request. I guess none of you two are certified divers, right? Then my recommendation is a PADI Discover SCUBA Diving to a maximum depth of 6 meters. This program is led by an instructor who accompanied at all times the diver. You will experience a very nice journey, you and your grand daughter.
By the way, how old is she?
If you have more questions or comments do not hesitate to contact me again
Thank you very much again,
Have a nice day.
Balky
Founder & CEO
+34663902790
Billy S
Luanda, Angola
I will be on holiday in July and would really like to take my grand daughter on a dive, i have very limited experience and she has non although she is not easily scared, what can you recomend
balkysub
Murcia, Spain31 contributions
Hello Billy, I recommend a program called PADI Discover Scuba Diving. In only one morning we introduce you to the world of scuba diving. First half hour theory introduction, then we give you equipment and then we go to the beach to try scuba diving from the shore. If you feel good and comfortable we dive until 6meters for at least 40 minutes. Is the program I recommend you.
If you have further questions don't hesitate to contact with again.
Regards,
Balky
Founder & CEO
+34663902790