We track 16 dive operators in Salento. 3 teach certification courses (8 PADI, 1 SSI). 6 run snorkelling trips. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 16. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UP Salento Diving | 5.0(26) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 16 dive operators in Salento. 3 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (8 centres), followed by SSI (1). CMAS also appear.
6 of the 16 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
UP Salento Diving is a diving center in Santa Cesarea Terme, Puglia, offering a range of diving and snorkeling activities. They are located in the Salento region, known for its clear waters.
Scuba Diving is a dive center located in Otranto, Puglia, at Via del Porto, 1. They offer various scuba diving activities and services.

Costa del Sud Diving Service is a diving center located in Santa Caterina di Nardò, Puglia, at Lungomare, 6. They offer diving services and are accessible via their website.
Salento Diving is a dive center located in Santa Maria di Leuca, Puglia, with a perfect customer rating and a large number of reviews. They offer a comprehensive range of services and are accessible.
Kalèpolis is a diving center located in Gallipoli, Puglia, offering various diving services and courses. They are situated at 23, Via Trento.
Diving Dromia Sub Diving Center Puglia offers scuba diving services and courses in the Salento region of Puglia. They are located at Via dei Mitili, 36-39, in Santa Maria al Bagno.
Acquazzurra is a dive center located in Borgagne, Puglia. It offers diving and snorkeling activities in the region.
Gnu Diving Salento is a dive center in Santa Maria di Leuca, Puglia, with a perfect customer rating and many reviews. They offer a variety of services and are accessible.

Scuba Diving di Levanto Stefano is a diving center located in Otranto, Puglia, at 43, Via San Francesco di Paola. They provide scuba diving services and can be found at scubadiving.it.
| 2 | Scuba Diving | 4.7(10) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | 4.7(15) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Salento Diving | 5.0(508) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 5 | Kalèpolis | 4.8(16) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Ocean Zone Divers | 4.9(60) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Diving Dromia Sub Diving Center | 4.9(34) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Acquazzurra | 4.8(30) | none | none | PADI | none |
