Top Scuba Dive Shops in Quintana Roo

Professional and Personalized Cozumel Diving and Snorkeling services of the highest standards of professionalism, safety and fun. 

Why Choose us?

• Official PADI certified 5 Star Dive Center conveniently located in Marina Fonatur. We actually have a storefront, unlike other dive operators in Cozumel.
•  Professional, Experienced, Bi-Lingual PADI Divemasters and Captains.
• Small groups limited to 8 divers and always 2 PADI Divemasters onboard. Ratio of 4 divers to 1 Divemaster. Unlike other operators 6:1.
• Dive your tank to 700 psi or 70-minutes. - Rental gear in excellent condition, we carry the best brands. Mares, Scuba Pro and Aqualung.
• Full Valet Service; we will rinse, store and set up your gear on the boat
• Fast and reliable TWIN outboard-powered boats unlike single-engine operators.
• We have the best boats, custom-built for scuba diving in Cozumel, comfortable, wide and ample space
• Gatorades, purified bottled water, plenty of fresh fruit and cookies for the surface interval at a beach
• Fresh water shower onboard, Towels and Jackets onboard, to stay dry and warm between dives

We simply choose to be different.

That's why we have the newest gear and the newest boats. That's why we insist on full-on concierge diving so you don't have to work during your vacation. That's why we consider all our clients friends and family. That's why we will go out farther and stay longer underwater than others will do.

We choose to be different. We choose to be the best. 

Small Dive Operation with 35 yrs experience on Cozumel diving with Marine Park permits,  allow us to take you to the best dive sites, from someone that never try Scuba diving before to the most experience divers and UW photographers.

Scuba Dive professional Services, more than 20 years experience in Cozumel Mexico

We are a small bespoke dive operation offering PADI dive courses and world class diving in the amazing Cenotes (Cavern diving).  Offering accommodation and bicycle rental service.

Scuba Shack offers small groups and personalized dive services.  We are conveniently located int he south hotel zone, with pick up options for most of the hotels.  We also offer PADI courses from Discover Scuba all the way to Divemaster.  We also offer adaptive diver options.Come and dive with us - we will spoil you!

We are a PADI 5 Star IDC Facility specializing in small  group and private dive trips.  We also offer a full range of courses from Introductory Discover Scuba Diving Experiences to professional level courses. 

If you are looking to dive in the Riviera Maya, Diverz Den Mexico is your dive center. Not only can you take your first breaths underwater with us in the turtle's sanctuary of Akumal but our mission is to help you grow as a diver. Diverz Den Mexico is a dive Academy focused on helping divers reach their dreams without sacrificing technique nor fun. Whether you are dreaming of ocean, cenotes, caves, technical diving, becoming a PADI dive master or a PADI instructor, we are here for you. We also offer packages with tours and onsite accommodations to make your stay as pleasant and comfy as possible!

Dive with Martin offers dive services for all levels of divers. Safety and your enjoyment are our primary concerns. On your first dive day, you will have the opportunity to check out your gear and become familiar with Cozumel’s drift diving. After the first day, we can plan dives according to your skill level and desires. All of our dives are guided by professional PADI instructors and divemasters.

Our boats are some of the fastest Cozumel has to offer. They are all equipped with long-range radios, oxygen, first aid kits, and expert crews. Our equipment is clean and well maintained. Boats from Dive with Martin will pick you up at any dock from El Cantil Condos to as far south as the Iberostar Resort. Our first boat leaves at 7:30 AM. We’re in the water earlier than other divers so we see the undisturbed world-class marine life Cozumel has to offer.

Cozumel Adventures is a PADI Dive Center that was established with the goal of guiding you through the beautiful underwater world here in the Mexican Caribbean. Our shop’s location in the marina makes it easy and enjoyable to grab your gear, hop on the boat and cruise down south to the world-renowned dive sites that line our coast. The best part? We have something for everyone! Whether you want to snorkel, try diving for the first time, or you’re already certified and are looking to experience the incredible Cozumel Marine Park, we have you covered!

Experienced in fun, adventure, and everything water sports, our crew is here to make sure your adventure on the island is unforgettable

Welcome to Takata Experience, a PADI 5 Star IDC Center and Research Center in Mahahual, Mexico. We offer dive courses from Open Water to Divemaster, Marine Ecology Courses and Dive Packages to suit every need!

Established in 2016 by a team of divers, scientists, filmmakers and adventurers, Takata Experience offers the opportunity to discover the underwater world and participate in environmental projects. Our goal is to create an experience that connects us to our surroundings in an environmentally conscious manner, while also having a positive impact on the local community. 

Mexidivers is an innovating dive center, always focused on a personal, safe and professional service. An experienced company with all major recognitions required from most of the important diving associations worldwide, such as PADI, ACUC, SDI/TDI, cave & cavern Diving Association, among others.

Ko'ox Adventure, located in Plaza Karma (Karma mall) in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 1 of 3 shops in Yucatan Peninsula! Colorful and homie store with the Ko'ox Logo displayed on top in wood, crystal door. Our colors are red and brown, there's a little table right outside! 

SHOP, DIVING TOURS & MORE.

We are located in a white 3-storey building, with 'Cozumel Dive School' name painted in blue above the gate. 

The Go Pro Family is PADI Platinum Course Directors Angel Navarro (from Spain) and Jo Armitage (from the UK), and their team of pros. Their job is to raise more successful PADI dive instructors by running IDCs around the world. Angel and Jo met in 2007 while in Utila, Honduras and have worked in the diving industry throughout Asia, the Americas and the Caribbean. 

Currently celebrating their tenth year based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, The Go Pro Family offers professional-level scuba training as well as technical, cave diving and freediving.  

Welcome to the Family!  

The underwater world is wonderful and friendly, to enter it it is important to be prepared since it is a different world from the one our organism is designed to live in. For this, it is important to learn and practice certain rules that govern it, physical laws and master some easy safety exercises. This is possible through a diving course.

If you plan to dive in the Riviera Maya we recommend you visit our diving center "Dorado Buceo Caribe". Undoubtedly the best diving in the area is located in Puerto Morelos because it is a natural area protected by the tenants, the fauna is abundant and the water is very clear. There are ideal sites for beginners as well as deep, current walls and a wreck for advanced divers who want to inject more adrenaline into their diving experiences.

Since 1990, Tank-Ha has been providing customers with unique experiences. Our professional and friendly team prioritize safety and you can always be sure of a great personal service.

We provide daily dive trips for certified divers and world-class instruction for new divers or those looking to increase their knowledge and skills.

Whether you are professional with thousands of dives, or looking to dive in to the world of scuba, our passionate team take pride in creating personally tailored dive and training packages according to your needs.

Playa del Carmen offers stunning diving for divers of all abilities. Our guides know these reefs better than their own homes and can tailor your diving experience to ensure you have a great time.

Cenote Caverns offer truly unique diving experiences. Always within sight of natural light, you feel safe even if this is your first cavern dive.

Cozumel Direct is our daily boat service running direct to the Cozumel Marine Park – Save time and hassle compared with the ferry.

Cozumel's number one full-service scuba diving facility. Our full fleet of 8 boats are the fastest boats in Cozumel and we offer our customers small tailored groups of matched experience. Enjoy the longest dives on the island, 70 minutes minimum, on our HP steel tanks. We offer daily marine park trips as well as specialized trips to the north of Cozumel, Lionfish hunting trips, diving on the east side of Cozumel and Blackwater Dives. Discover only the best scuba diving in Cozumel with Aldora Divers.

Agua Clara diving is a scuba, snorkeling and eco tour company located in Tulum, Mexico that designs personalized tours aimed mainly at providing unforgettable experiences and pas­sing on information about our ecosystems. 

We believe Ecotourism is not only a low-impact activity regarding the environment, but also an activity that can have a high impact on the individuals that have the privilege of visiting these places We believe that once you appreciate nature, you can start caring about it.

For our Cenote tours we leave in one of our pick-up trucks to the jungle located caverns. Our guides are specially qualified full cave divers through respected organizations for technical diving.

They are diving their full cave equipment in the caverns, while you enjoy your regular gear. This to ensure safety for our guests. Your guide will do the worrying for you… You just jump in and enjoy.

Puerto Aventuras Water Sports is a PADI 5* IDC Resort located inside Omni Puerto Aventuras Beach Resort. 

Situated on the Mayan Rivera, this dive center offers a huge diversity of dive experiences. Choose from shallow coral reefs, dramatic wall dives, ancient cenotes and the chance to see whale sharks between June and September!

Puerto Aventuras Water Sports has been in business for over 28 years, offering absolute experience and safety. The local, multilingual staff have been with the operation an average of 10 years. 

All diving is done is small groups of max 5 divers per guide and most dive sites are less than 10 minutes from the marina opposite the dive shop. The team will transport, rinse and store your gear for you so all you need to do is dive! 

At Tulum Diving Center we are dedicated to offering the best PADI diving classes and tours available.  From the beginning PADI Scuba Diver Course and PADI Open Water Diver Course to the PADI Referral Scuba Course and up through the Divemaster Course and Assistant Instructor Course, we offer group programs, semi-private and private classes for all our classes, courses and lessons. Whether you are ready to start diving, upgrade your knowledge with our Advanced Dive Classes or become a PADI Professional, we can assist you. Additionally, we have daily dive tours in Tulum  for all you certified divers, as well as tours to exotic locations around the world. 

There is a quality difference!

Tulum Diving Center

PADI 5 Star Quality

We are based in TULUM, the HEART of the CAVE LAND here in Quintana Roo, MEXICO. We are the only 5* IDC Resort in the area. We offer PERSONAL and PROFESSIONAL training and tours for recreational, professional and technical divers around the WORLD. We provide a 5 star service for all groups. All of our staff are FIRST AID trained and OXYGEN PROVIDERS. We cater for everyone, NON-DIVERS, Beginners, all the way up to Technical Instructors. Our DOOR is open to everyone - COME AND JOIN OUR DIVING FAMILY, INFINITY2 DIVING, TULUM, MEXICO

As tempting as it may be to put on that 7mm wetsuit (and hood and gloves and...) to do your dive training in the local quarry, why not give our tropical pools and crystal clear seas a try instead!

Liquid Blue Diver's professional PADI Instructors* offer a full range of dive courses from introduction to certification including a full range of continuing education classes.

Cozumel Marine World is one of Cozumel's only waterfront dive center with a house reef. 

Waters are warm year-round (25°c+) and visibility is consistently high (30m+). The region offers coral reefs, walls, canyons and caverns. 

Conditions are suitable for beginner and expert divers, with a full range of PADI recreational, professional and technical diving training available. Courses can be delivered in English, Spanish and Portuguese. 

Daily morning dive trips depart to the 20+ local dive sites, with afternoon and night diving occurring regularly. Each boat is spacious and shaded, with first aid kits, emergency oxygen and VHF radios.

Facilities include a shop, gear storage space, rental equipment including dive computers, fish ID library, classrooms and free WiFi. 

A dive concierge service is offered to all divers (assistance with equipment, special requests).
 

Wet Set Dive and Snorkel Adventures of Mexico is not just one of the best dive shops in the Mexican Caribbean. From the moment you check in until the moment you bid us adios, you will appreciate the differences between us and other dive operators. Once you have checked in you will never have to deal with assembly of your equipment, hauling tanks to the boat or even rinsing your gear after an incredible day of diving. We will take all the work out of your dive vacation.

Our dive trips and scuba vacations make us a popular Puerto Morelos travel destination.

We are conveniently located 23 minutes from the airport (CUN) and positioned halfway between Playa del Carmen and Cancun, about 20 miles/35 km from either city.

Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos is World-Class because the snorkel sites are tranquil and a short boat ride away from shore, always protected by the barrier reef on one side and a wide, sandy beach on the other. Every snorkel tour floats over hard and soft corals loaded with lobsters and tropical fish just beneath the surface.

Certified divers enjoy incredible scuba diving tours with a wonderful diversity of sea life at over 30 dive sites. Have more fun learning how to scuba dive or continuing your scuba diving education in small, personal groups with PADI Instructors who care.

We offer dive courses of all types and make it easy to get started online using the PADI eLearning option. No matter which activity intere

Aproveche esta oportunidad para bucear en las aguas cristalinas del Caribe mexicano con uno de los principales operadores de buceo de México.

En cada viaje en bote podrá hacer una inmersión de dos tanques. Ambos sitios se incluirán en nuestro programa semanal y los buceadores pueden pasar cuatro horas de diversión magnífica buceando en los espectaculares arrecifes de Cozumel con profundidades que varían de aproximadamente 50 a 80 pies. El agua purificada y fruta fresca se servirá en el intervalo de superficie. Se proporcionan tanques, cinturones y pesas. BCD, Regs, máscaras, aletas, trajes de neopreno y computadoras de buceo están disponibles para alquilar. Para los buceadores avanzados, ofrecemos inmersiones especiales y de fondo prolongado.

Sand Dollar Sports fue fundada en 1984 por Suzanne Fernández. Nuestra especialidad en ese momento eran los tours de snorkel. Ella dirigió con éxito estas operaciones con su esposo durante los siguientes 7 años. En 1991, Sand Dollar Sports trajo a John Flynn a bordo para expandir la operación y crear nuevas ventanas de oportunidad. Durante los siguientes 8 años, Sand Dollar Sports amplió su oferta de tours a todas las principales líneas de cruceros más que triplicando sus capacidades y manteniendo un récord de seguridad impecable. En 1996 surgió la oportunidad de comenzar a trabajar con el Reef Club Cozumel como sus operadores de buceo.

Comenzamos con el Reef Club y sus 260 habitaciones originales el 17 de diciembre de 1997. Desde ese día en adelante no hubo vuelta atrás. Hemos crecido y reinvertido y seguimos mirando hacia adelante a medida que el hotel y sus instalaciones han crecido. En 2007, el hotel ahora conocido como Wyndham cuenta con 402 habitaciones y una sólida calificación de 4 estrellas. Las instalaciones ahora incluyen "Sabor", el único hotel todo incluido solo para adultos en Cozumel.

Actualmente, Sand Dollar Sports cuenta con una flota de 16 embarcaciones. 130 empleados y 6 ubicaciones. Brindamos un servicio promedio de 250 invitados diarios o más de 90,000 invitados anualmente. Esto nos convierte en el operador de buceo más grande y seguro de la isla. Contamos con la cobertura de seguro más completa disponible. Nuestros clientes incluyen Crystal Cruise Lines, Cunard Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Lines y Azamar, por nombrar algunos de los barcos y clientes de alta gama con los que trabajamos. Las líneas Carnival Cruise, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Holland America y Princess Cruise son clientes de larga data y estarían más que dispuestos a responder por nuestro historial de servicio al cliente y seguridad.

The staff at Deep Exposure Dive Center takes pride in the fact that we actively participate, and believe in, continuing education. All levels of divers have improved their water skills and general knowledge through our structured training courses and by just diving with our highly trained Dive Masters and Instructors. We should also point out that all Deep Exposure Dive Center Dive Masters have a minimum of Open Water Instructors certification. We understand that the more informed we are as divers, the safer diver we become and the greater pleasure we'll have while in the water.

cozumel scuba divingWe believe in providing our students with only the highest quality instruction and therefore have embraced the concept of "Doing It Right" for all diving environments. Whether it's in a formalized class for Tri-Mix, Nitrox or just simply going down to look at the fish, this holistic system will maximize the skills and techniques you need to dive throughout your life time. Each course is specifically taught as a stepping stone for the next, while designed to increase the diver's competency underwater.

Diving is a life time sport that can be enjoyed by everyone who is willing to devote the time and energy in training and practice. Anything worth doing is worth Doing It Right.

So come on down to our little Island and let's have some fun and remember, even the worst day of diving is better than the best day at work!

Diving with Playa Scuba is a guarantee of fun and safety.

It is fun because we offer an individualized and personalized service that has allowed us to enjoy diving in a relaxing fashion in the company of our divers and friends.

It is safe because we only dive in small groups. Besides, each guide is certified in the required levels, such as divemasters, instructors and cave guides. Our sea crew is also trained to assist you any time.

Plus, Playa Scuba has the best prices and offers for both diving and PADI certifications in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel!

Explore the deep blue Caribbean Oceanwaters that hold the worlds second largest coral reef. Colorful coral formations filled with vibrant [Click To Enlarge] sea life. Fish in every color and size, shipwrecks surrounded by sting rays, plankton phosphorescence that guide your night dive, all await you. There are seasons to watch turtle eggs hatch and scamper to the sea. There are seasons when one can snorkel with the gentle giants that are the plankton feeding whale sharks. No mater what season of your visit there is plenty to see under the sea.

Cool clear fresh water cenotes, the underwater rivers, of the Yucatan Peninsula await to refresh your body and spirit. Flooded limestone caverns where jungle tree roots hang in curtains, stalactites and stalagmites which formed when the caves were once dry, and miles of, yet to be explored, underwater caves excite the imagination and quicken one's pulse. Cavern diving gives a glimpse into the disciplined and explorative sport of cave diving. Snorkeling and swimming in the cenotes allow all types of visitors to enjoy the clear refreshing waters.

Acuatic Tulum was founded in 1993 by Alejandro Alvarez Enriquez, a Civil Engineer better known as Alex Alvarez. At a time when Tulum was nearly virgin, Alex established his business on this most beautiful beach just a few meters from the Tulum Archaeological Zone. His vision was to share the unparalleled beauty of the Mexican Caribbean by offering diving and snorkeling tours. That vision became reality as he became the first provider of PADI recreational dive courses in Tulum.

Located on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, 2nd largest in the WORLD!! As a 5 Star PADI Resort we offer Diving Adventures and PADI Certifications from Discover Scuba through  Instructor.. We have over 20 Dive Sites that offer amazing dives for all levels of divers (Beginner thru Advanced) Wrecks/Reefs/Swim Thru's/Drifts & Cenotes for all levels)

Our beautiful island is surrounded by clear turquoise waters with an abundance of coral and sea life to include: Sharks, Turtles, Rays, Eels, Whale Sharks, Dolphins, Stone Fish, Splendid Toad, Bat Fish, Lobster, Crab and lots of the little guys too.. Check out our photos..

Home to the largest Whale Shark Concentration on the PLANET! May 15-September 15

Turtle Breeding Season May-June, Whale Shark May 15-Sept 15, Spotted Eagle Ray Nov-March.

Phantom Divers is an official PADI scuba diving center located in the Mayan Riviera in Playa del Carmen, Mexico offers scuba diving excursions and tours to both novice and advanced scuba divers.

Being one of the most experienced Diving Center in the area, serving divers since 1983. We have been awarded 2 times by the Ministry of Tourism of Mexico for compliance with regulations, for natural conservation efforts and for having created the legendary dive with the Bull Shark in Playa del Carmen. In phantom Divers you can trust to take your first underwater experience (PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program) or even your first scuba diving course (PADI Scuba Diver or the PADI Open Water Diver).  

Safety - Quality - Fun: this is our target. With more than 15 years of experience in diving, the staff of SCUBA PLAYA will provide you the best service in town.

All instructors speak English fluently and acumulate more than 3'000 dives each.

Shops
The 2 Scuba Playa Shops are located in:
- Calle 2 between 5th Avenue and beach
- Calle 10 between 5th Avenue and beach
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Welcome to Coconut Divers Cancun. 5 Star PADI Resort Dive Center. We love small groups with excellent customer service! Let us be part of your next adventure!

It discovers the wonderful world of the scuba diving exploring the reefs of isla Mujeres with Squalo Adventures Dive center, we offer you the best dive areas and the best personal treatment, squalo adventures possesses divers of experience and training to help people of any level of certification. They see and enjoy of a good day with us and we promise you that you go away to entertaining and enjoying the dives with Squalo Adventures.

Isla Mujeres and her visitors are blessed once a year with arguably the world's most amazing opportunity to experience Whale Sharks in their natural habitat! During the summer months (June - September) hundreds of Whale Sharks gather just north of Isla Mujeres in a seven mile radius to take advantage of the plankton rich waters created by the joining of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. A quick, but breathtakingly beautiful, one hour boat ride from the docks on Isla Mujeres will put you right within the territory where your trained guide will search out the Whale Sharks and offer you an experience you will NEVER forget.

45 minutes by boat and 30 min. by road takes you to the Yucatan Peninsula and the world's largest underground water system in the world. An Open Water Certification qualifies you to dive caverns - an unforgettable experience!!! Go through the lush jungle, you walk down a short Mayan trail and then descend into the majestic chambers where you will be in awe of the underwater limestone formations and stalactite gardens of Cenote diving.

The Reef Marina Dive Center is a PADI 5* resort conveniently situated on the Mexican Riviera, offering easy access to some of the best dive sites in the area.

The warm, calm waters offer less advanced divers the perfect conditions for exploring diving or taking an open water course.

More experienced divers can explore drift, wreck cenote or deep divers, but for all divers the beautiful waters can be explored year-round.

There's a rental room on-site and for divers with their own equipment, we offer a rinsing, drying and storing service to ensure you're always ready to dive.

We feel very fortunate to attract and keep a dedicated group of divemasters. They are not only fully certified, fluent in English and highly professional , but also very enthusiastic. Having trained them ourselves we can guarantee their knowledge. They have also completed a marine biology specialty course so that they can identify what you see on your dives, and that they understand how to protect and preserve our reef for future generations.

Diving center located within Maroma adventures, an activity center and beach club in the Riviera Maya, classified as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

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We call ourselves a group of modern underwater explorers, professionals and friends that have decided to pursue one common dream. With over 20 years of experience traveling the world’s oceans, caves and caverns, our mission not only is to discover and share our knowledge along the way, but also to document and bring others with us in order to experience the life only the first explorers ever had.

We encourage and share our passion to everyone who enjoys diving in every possible way; exploring, capturing and most importantly, caring for the most beautiful underwater sceneries and, many times, the most challenging ones.

All of this fulfills our aim to promote the importance of healthy ecosystems, from sea to underwater caves. PEOPLE PROTECT WHAT THEY LOVE which is why we are committed to take you with us to the most extraordinary places in order for you to discover, learn, fall in love and recognize the vital importance of preserving these one of a kind locations. High level training, exclusive expeditions, professional photography and filmmaking are some of our tools.

Founded in 1986, with over 20 years of experience, Aquatech has been the headquarters for cave, cavern, and open water diving for 15 years. Aquatech, makes it as easy to dive as 1-2-3. With our professional staff to help you, you can decide on which type of diving you will prefer for the day. We have a complete stock of rental gear from regulators to BCDs. We also rent technical equipment for the cave diver.

The Mesoamerican Coral Reef stretches over 600 miles from the nothern tip of Cancun, south to the islands of Honduras. This enormous coral wall is second only to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. This wonderful creation lies just outside our front doors. We offer daily one or two tank dive trips to these beautiful decorated,still unspoiled reef systems, all less than 10 minutes away by boat. Visit Bad-Head Reef, Wonderland, Grouper Canyons, and Escuela, just a few of our local sites.

Dive Paradise offers the island's largest fleet of boats and widest variety of dive trips, including some of the world's most thrilling drift dives.

Waters are warm year-round (25°c+) and visibility is consistently high (30m+). The region offers coral reefs, walls, canyons and caverns. 

Conditions are suitable for beginner and expert divers, with a full range of PADI recreational, professional and technical diving training available. Courses can be delivered in English, Spanish and Portuguese. 

Daily morning dive trips depart to the 20+ local dive sites, with afternoon and night diving occurring regularly. Each boat is spacious and shaded, with first aid kits, emergency oxygen and VHF radios.

Facilities include a shop, gear storage space, rental equipment including dive computers, fish ID library, classrooms and free WiFi. A dive concierge service is offered to all divers (assistance with equipment, special requests).

Note: Divers must be current, with a last dive within 12 months. If a diver is not current, the options are as follows; Mandatory Refresher course (for 13 to 24 months since the last dive) and Mandatory Scuba Tune-up (for 25 months or longer since the last dive)

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Pro Dive International is offers divers convenient access to the best dive sites in Cozumel alongside professional tuition and service.

All divers which stay at Westin Cozumel will embark from Occidental Cozumel (Transfer not included);  the Pro Dive International team can help you upgrade your diving trips to some of the best spots around, including Barracuda, Tortugas, Mama Viña and the Cenotes, as well as Palancar and Santa Rosa Reef in Cozumel.

Please note that a refresher course is needed if you have not dove within 12 months.

Located in the hotel Riu Dunamar