Discover the best freediving courses in Barcelona with Vertical Freediving, led by Lluís Melús. AIDA and CMAS certifications, regular training in sea and pool throughout the year.
Since the inception of Vertical Freediving Barcelona, Lluís Melús’s mission has been clear: to train and professionalize the world of freediving. We want more and more people passionate about the sea to have access to regulated, safe, and high-quality training, laying the foundation for a solid, accessible sport with Olympic potential.
In recent years, freediving in Catalonia has grown tremendously. Our goal remains the same: to have more freedivers — both recreational and competitive — with proper training.
That is why our freediving courses in Barcelona are the best tool to start or advance, providing all the theory and practice necessary to enjoy the sea safely.
At Vertical Freediving Barcelona, we work with the most globally recognized official certifications.
We are accredited by CMAS, under FEDAS and FECDAS, with which we are officially affiliated.
Additionally, we are an authorized center to certify AIDA International, from beginner courses to advanced and instructor levels, allowing our students to train under the most prestigious standards of global freediving.
These certifications ensure comprehensive, modern, and safe instruction, both for those discovering freediving for the first time and for those aspiring to become professional instructors.
One of our greatest prides is our location.
Vertical Freediving is situated at Moll de la Vela No. 1 (Parc del Fòrum), a perfect spot that combines sea, city, and convenience.
We offer:
Changing rooms
Showers
Free parking
Our own boat less than 50 meters from the center
A space to try and purchase freediving and apnea equipment from Cressi
We are the only center in the Barcelona metropolitan area with facilities dedicated exclusively to freediving, designed to provide a complete and professional experience.
The foundation of good training is consistency. That’s why we offer freediving training in Barcelona throughout the year.
During the high season, we hold daily sessions in the sea; in the low season, five days a week, plus pool training twice a week to work on technique, CO₂ management, and style.
We train to depths of up to 80 meters, both for advanced athletes and for those progressing step by step, always under professional supervision.
Our team consists of five active instructors, all freediving competitors, led by Lluís Melús, ensuring technical expertise and a focus on safety and personal improvement.
At Vertical Freediving, we don’t just teach freediving: we live it every day.
Choosing the right place for your freediving course in Barcelona will make all the difference. Consider these key aspects:
Center specialized exclusively in freediving, not scuba diving.
Technical equipment adapted to freediving, included during the courses.
Efficient logistics: pool five minutes away and boat less than 50 meters from the center.
Active professional team, with instructors who are competitors.
When a center is designed by and for freedivers, the experience becomes smooth, safe, and motivating.
Barcelona meets all the conditions to be the European capital of freediving: accessible sea, mild climate, international community, and excellent infrastructure.
Training freediving in Barcelona is a unique experience that combines sport, nature, and urban culture.
We offer the possibility to store your equipment at our facilities, making training easier and creating a sense of community among local and international freedivers.
For international freedivers, Vertical Freediving Barcelona, led by Lluís Melus, offers freediving courses in Barcelona from beginner to instructor level, with AIDA and CMAS certifications.
We provide regular depth and pool trainings, professional coaching, and a perfect Mediterranean setting. Barcelona combines world-class freediving with urban culture —a unique balance between sea and lifestyle.
At Vertical Freediving Barcelona, we don’t just teach freediving.
We train safe, mindful, and passionate freedivers in one of the most vibrant cities of the Mediterranean.
Whether you’re looking for your first freediving course, regular training, or a professional foundation for your freediving career, here you’ll find a space to grow both in and out of the water, alongside Lluís Melús and a team dedicated to the sea.