 SCUBA DIVING IN PORTUGAL
A Guide to Scuba Diving in and around Portugal
If you are looking for scuba diving, then Portugal offers a diverse range of scuba diving experiences.
There is a whole variety of scuba diving holidays and experiences to choose from for either the complete beginner right up to the expert level diver. Please see a whole selection to choose from listed here, from indoor diving centres to diving amongst the wrecks and reefs and through some of the more rougher waters of the Atlantic…
SCUBA DIVING - ALGARVE
Here in the Algarve you can experience and access some of the best diving regions of Portugal as well as explore the waters of the Mediterranean.
 Diving Courses
According to the careful methods of PADI – the world’s biggest professional diving association, you can learn in a very simple and safe way and be able to float through Portugal’s most beautiful sub-aquatic landscapes with minimal effort. Here you will find a range of diving course for both individuals and groups which include open water diving, children’s courses, rescue diving and divemaster courses.
Osmosis Dive Centre
The Osmosis Dive Centre provides both the local and tourist community with the opportunity to learn how to scuba dive, surf, snorkel and kayak along some of the most beautiful coastlines. There are 18 complete sets of gear available for rental, a dive boat that can take 6 comfortably which also has a cabin for the cooler days and a dive compressor that can fill tanks to 300 BAR. For the novices, there is a large 12 person classroom kitted out with T.V., DVD, computer, books, charts and all the equipment needed to learn all you need to know to scuba dive. The Dive Shop also has everything for both the snorkeler and diver.
Sagres Dive Centre
The Dive Centre in Sagres offers a variety of programmes for beginners and professionals and night dives are also possible. There is whole range for the scuba diver to explore here with the unusual rock landscapes and many hidden canyons as well at its breathtaking “End of the World” mystical landscape.
 Dive Areas
The Dive Areas along the coastline of Sagres are most probably the most beautiful areas in all of Portugal. Here you will see a whole variety of aquatic life such as the cuttlefish, fish shoals, aquatic plants, grottoes, canyons and caves as well as wreck diving that can also be experienced by beginners.
SCUBA DIVING – MARINE PARK – PENICHE
The Berlengas archipelago is a group of small islands off of the Portuguese coast near the city of Peniche. This small island contains several beaches, caves and clear, clean waters with barrier reefs and a variety of aquatic marine life
Diving Trips to Marine Park
The Diving Day trip consists of a trip to Marine Park with a first dive and a light meal included during a surface break and then followed by a second dive and a trip back to the coast centre. By special request, groups can make single dive-trips to the islands. There is a complete scuba shop in the Diving Centres. Escorts and families of divers can use the hotel resources free of charge…(Read More)…
SCUBA DIVING – MADEIRA
The waters of Portugal's Madeira islands are warmed by the Gulf current which results in the average seawater temperature being around a very comfortable 22 degrees during the Summer months. The waters here are beautifully crystal clear and rich with aquatic life.
 Hotel Dom Pedro Baia Club – Baleia Diving Centre
Overlooking the beach of Machico Bay and only a few steps away from the historic fishing village the setting is surrounded by the most beautiful scenery where the evergreen mountains contrast with the deep blue Atlantic waters. The well known “Baleia” Diving Centre here is based directly in the hotel and you can be assured of a perfect diving experience. It is also affiliated with the international diving organisations such as PADI and SSI.
Here you can find a vast amount of possibilities and opportunities to explore the beauty of Madeira’s underwater world, such as cave diving, wreck diving, boat trips, night dives and because of its temperate climate, there exists a wide range of fish including grouper, tuna, barracuda, moray eels, octopus as well as different types of rays. At certain times of the year, it is also possible to see dolphins and whales…(Read More)…
Diving with the Galo Resort Hotels Ondamar
Again, because there is no variation in the temperature below the surface because of the Gulf Stream, the waters here sustain a temperate average of between 18 and 25 degrees throughout the year and this results in the marine life being found here as similar as that found in more tropical waters.
As well as this, this is the only diving base inside the Aquatic Nature Reserve where the fish are protected and therefore, not only do they survive for longer but they are also more trusting as a result.
The reef here measures up to 34m in height and forms a basin between itself and the shore, so you can dive directly from the shore! The overall service here, hiring out of equipment, training and safety programme is exemplary…(Read More)…
 Diving – Porto Santo Sub
The Porto Santo Island in the Madeira archipelago is a true diver’s paradise.
The mild climate favours diving all year round and is complemented by excellent visibility, around 30m and an average water temperature of between 18-23 degrees.
Porto Santo Sub is a PADI resort and TDI facility that provides clients, both novice and experienced scuba divers with the opportunity of experiencing the wonders of the seas of Porto Santo, with daily trips and a complete range of scuba diving courses from PADI and TDI. An experience here is sure to be a memorable one and because Porto Santo is a volcanic island, all dives are close to shore and within a 15 minute boat trip…(Read More)…
Tubarão Madeira Mergulho
The new Dive Centre here is situated next to the waterfront (about 10m from the water) so clients can at all times during opening hours can explore the underwater world. There are a variety of dives offered here and the dive spots within the underwater ‘Nature Reserve’ are among the cleanest in Madeira. Boat trips to the dive spots are made twice a day leaving at 10.00am and 2.00pm directly in front of the Dive Centre.
There are so many interesting things to see that more than one dive will be necessary and this is a great opportunity for NITROX diving…(Read More)…
SCUBA DIVING – AZORES
The nine volcanic islands that make up the Azores are located mid-way across the Atlantic and offer some of the most beautiful marine life and some fantastic lava formations. It is also among one of the world’s top ten places for whale watching.
 Scuba Diving Centre – São Miguel
With its subtropical climate and the Gulf Stream during the high season (from June to November) this will make it a once in a lifetime experience. Good water visibility amd temperature are common here. The mixture of coastal and oceanic wildlife on the same dive spots are the best features. For non-divers, there are lots of activities available on the island such as whale and dolphin watching, golf, walking, jeep tours and fishing etc.
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