PADI Course Director in Tenerife-Salvatore Giglione

Salvatore Giglione is the heart and driving force behind Scubafriends Tenerife. As a certified PADI Course Director, Trimix 66 and Tec 50 instructor, his mission is to train exceptional scuba professionals.

Salvatore discovered his passion for the ocean as a child and began freediving in 2005. After his first breath underwater with scuba gear, he was hooked since 2004 he has logged thousands of dives in tropical seas, Italian lakes, icy Alpine depths, river rapids and ocean currents.

After 10 years teaching diving in Italy, he pursued technical diving and instructor certifications up to the highest levels. His goal? To share a true respect for marine life and train the next generation of instructors in safety and environmental awareness.

Why Train with Salvatore?

• Over 20 years of scuba experience, with more than 6,000 dives worldwide
• Certified PADI Course Director, Trimix diver and Tec Instructor
• Provides a personalized, people‑focused approach (small groups, quality over quantity)
• Deep commitment to marine conservation and safe diving practices
• Resident in Tenerife, delivering courses in English, Spanish & Italian

Salvatore Vision

He created Scubafriends Tenerife to combine passion and professionalism—transforming a hobby into a lifestyle, and sharing it with like-minded divers. His aspiration is to make the dive center not just another business, but a benchmark in safe, ethical, high-quality diving and environmental respect.

With Salvatore at the helm, you’re not just learning diving—you’re becoming part of a family dedicated to excellence, safety, and love for the ocean.