THE SPA:
The Barceló Riviera Resort & Spa has one of the best-equipped Thalassotherapy
Spas in the Mediterranean, the Elysium Spa. which offers guests the opportunity to renew
body, mind and spirit to reach a state of physical and mental well being.
The Spa facilities include a number of heated Pools, the largest of which is 14 metres by 6
metres and Jacuzzis for both relaxation and therapy purposes.
The Sabbia-Med Room enables guests to relax on a warm sandy floor, listening to gentle music
with the luxury of computer-controlled lighting reflected from a myriad of tiny stars on the
ceiling.
The Rasul Room is a humidity-controlled room in which guests apply different muds for skin
cleansing and regeneration treatments.
Individual treatments as well as tailored packages are offered. All fitness, wellness
programmes and treatments are administered by trained personnel using first class products and
state-of-the-art equipment.
The Gymnasium offers fitness programmes on a wide range of modern cardio-vascular machines.
An international standard Squash Court is also provided for enthusiasts of this sport.
PADI DIVING CENTRE:
The Subway Scuba Diving School at the Barcelo Riviera Resort % Spa is a PADI 5
star IDC Centre incorporating an indoor training pool for beginners. Here you are taught
everything you need to know about Diving by a professional qualified Team. Course can be held
in your language with books, videos, CD-ROMs and Exams are also available in most languages,
making things easier for you.
The philosophy at the Subway Scuba Diving School extends to a real sense of
responsibility for the conservation of the undersea world. Throughout the courses and dive
expeditions our instructors and guides pass on their experience and skills, not only to achieve
safety and responsibility that the sport requires, but also to ensure the same for the
environment.
The Subway Scuba Diving School offers lessons delivered in most European languages.
Courses from beginner to instructor and 15 specialty Courses to choose from. Instructor
Development Courses and Instructor Examinations throughout the Year. An in-house Medical
Practitioner is available at all times to offer guidance and assistance to all those making use
of our facilities.
The Subway Scuba Diving School has a well-stocked retail outlet offering a large
variety of the latest equipment from CRESSI SUB, SCUBAPRO, MARES, SPIRO, etc. An indoor
training pool for training is also available as well as showers, changing rooms and lockers.
PADI (The Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the largest dive training
Organisation in the world, therefore all of its Courses are recognised throughout the world.
Whether you are an absolute beginner or you have trained with another organisation, PADI
extends an open arm to welcome you to start or continue your diving education. Take advantage
of the vast range of diving materials and ideas that have helped make Scuba accessible to
everyone.
PADI Courses:
- PADI Discover Snorkelling
- PADI Bubblemaker
- PADI Discover Scuba Course
- PADI Scuba Diver
- PADI Open Water Diver Course
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
- PADI Medic First Aid
- PADI Skin Diver Course
- PADI Discover Scuba Diving
- Scuba Diver Referral
- PADI Adventure Diver Programme
- PADI Extreme Programme
- PADI Rescue Diver Course
PADI Speciality Courses: Provide you with in-depth knowledge and skills for an area
that has captured your attention and enthusiasm. Remember that each dive from the PADI Advanced
Open Water Diver Course and Adventure Programme may be counted as the first dive in the related
specialty thus reducing the price for the course and help you towards obtaining your Master
Scuba Diver certification.
Speciality Courses include: Boat Diver Course, Cavern Diver Course, Deep Diver
Course, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Dry-Suit Diver Course, Equipment Specialist Course,
Multilevel Diver Course, Night Diver Course, Nitrox Diver Course, O2 First Aid Course, Peak
Performance Buoyancy Course, Search & Recovery Diver Course, Underwater Naturalist Course,
Underwater Navigator Course, Underwater Photography Course, Wreck Diver Course
PADI Professional Courses: The Recreational Diving Industry today is innovative and
dynamic. Recent years have seen an acceleration in growth that has taken the sport to the
doorsteps of millions around the world. PADI Dive Centres have become the focus for the
public's opinion of diving as an enjoyable, easy to learn sport. It is this fact that leads
us to realise this same Industry now offers everyone the chance to succeed as a dive
professional. More and more people are turning to our Industry for a change in career and
lifestyle.
PADI Divemaster, PADI Assistant Instructor Course, PADI Orientation Course, PADI Instructor
Development Course
Recreational Diving: The Subway Scuba Diving School is in a great
position to offer you a unique diving experience, not just because of the magnificent
Mediterranean Waters, but also the expertise of our staff. All the centre's dive team see
it as part of their job to help and advise you on any aspect of the diving industry.
Beginner Dives: Learning with us is easy and fun. Malta offers the ideal conditions to
learn, let us take care of you, rest assured you are in good hands. One Try Dive including
briefing, equipment and PADI Instructor + Course including 4 progressive dives, equipment and
PADI Instructor
Accompanied Dives: For the experienced diver who does not need instruction to dive we
can offer the most magnificent of dives around our islands. Accompanied by our instructors you
will be taken in groups, according to your diving experience, to exotic dive sites by boat or
car. Some of these sites are remote so adventure is guaranteed.
Various dive packages are on offer to experienced diving divers. We are sure you will find
dives that suit all your requirements:
- One Dive - One shore dive - Six Dive Pack - May include wreck, cave, reef, night, etc.- Ten
Dive Pack - including above dives.
- Exotic Boat Dives Pack - Including six boat dives.- Ten Dive Pack Special - includes two
dives in Gozo, two dives in Comino, as well as six dives in Malta of your own choice. Boat
fares to Gozo & Comino are included in price.
Unaccompanied Dives: Divers who want to dive unaccompanied by our guides, must hold a valid
Maltese diving C-Card. This card can be quickly processed by our centre. You must be certified
at least as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, CMAS 2 Star Diver, or equivalent to apply.
The Riviera Water Sports Centre:
During the summer months, the water sports centre provides pedal boats, canoeing,
windsurfing, skiing, jet skiing and other activities.
Excursions to various places of interest on the Islands are also sold by the tour
operators' representatives from the Resort.