If you like surfing, try scuba diving

When you go to the beach, either to surf or to take a bath you are in contact with the sea but underneath you have an immense world to discover, with the glasses and the tube (snorkel) it is enjoyed, but when you put the bottle and the immersion begins the true spectacle begins.

Can you imagine swimming through a hundred year old shipwreck? History and marine biodiversity converge in the thousands of boats that decorate the seabed. You will be amazed by the colours of the fish and the underwater plants, you will flow like a fish in water, you will disconnect from the real world, while you are diving, your mobile will not ring. Moreover, it is a more accessible activity than you think, both economically and physically.

The ideal is to find a reliable instructor and start with the first dive in diving, a first dive of between 3-10 metres to make contact and familiarise yourself with the body, you are sure to want more.

Benefits, reasons and places to dive:

1. The Canarian archipelago is an international paradise for divers. Islands such as Lanzarote, El Hierro and Gran Canaria hide a marine biodiversity that dazzles thousands of people every year. The Riviera Maya, San Andrés (Colombia) or the Galapagos Islands are other famous destinations.

2. You don't need a particularly good physical form, it's not a question of strength or skill. While you're diving you improve your lung capacity and tone your muscles. Surfing will be even easier.

3. It allows you to meet people with the same tastes, making friends is included in this sport. Now many surf camp include scuba diving in their activity package, along with yoga, skateboarding, kitesurfing, a unique way to spend a unique holiday, learn new things, meet people from all over the world and get in shape.

4. The most important thing is safety. If you are clear about the rules and procedures you will not have any problems. It will be important to have a good mentor, who will teach you the practices and transmit the values. Always double or triple check the material, and a personal evaluation before the dive.

5. Diving is the best technique to lose your fear in those occasions that we get insecure in the water while we are surfing, that the music of "Tiburón" begins to resound, dive and live it in first person, you will feel more in communion with the sea and that fear will disappear ipso facto.

6. The levels and courses you take are internationally accredited. Travel and discover the sea beds of your tourist destinations.

-Some good diving videos for motivation