Hendaye Federal Base Thrills guaranteed in Hendaye

Located in the Bay of Txingudi, between the Atlantic Ocean and the first Pyrenean mountains, the Federal Base of Hendaye is an essential place for scuba diving enthusiasts.

A strategic location for training and practice

With just over 500 divers trained each year, it is one of the national benchmarks, both for the professionalism of its team of supervisors and the quality of its facilities.

A wide range of training and activities

Whether you are a beginner or a professional diver, the base offers:

• FFESSM federal training courses, from level 1 to federal monitoring.

• Snorkeling excursions. The clear waters of the bay allow beginners and families to immerse themselves in an environment rich in marine flora and fauna.
• Club outings : the base welcomes clubs from other regions who wish to explore local dive sites on weekends or weekdays.
• Professional training : in partnership with the CREPS of Bordeaux and Cap Trébeurden, the federal base offers professional training: State Diploma, Complementary Certificate, deep diving, refresher training, hyperbaric training, etc.

Quality facilities

This modern structure has all the necessary comforts : men's/women's changing rooms, drying room, classrooms, enclosed terrace, etc.

It also has a fleet of three boats accessible from a private pontoon and an Air/Nitrox inflation station.