Learn to dive easily and safely while having fun. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned sea wolf, or a youngster dreaming of breathing underwater and exploring the mysteries of the underwater world, our enthusiastic and professional team will provide you with top-quality training. If you’re already a certified diver, you’ll find unique underwater experiences in Sagres, guided by our Dive Guides who will show you the best each dive site has to offer. Our SSI Dive Center & School is located right in front of our Pura Vida Hostel. Enjoy your breakfast while our team prepares the tanks and your gear on the center’s porch. Join your Divemaster or Instructor for a detailed briefing on the activities and dive outings, then head off on your adventure. After a full day of diving, relax in our cozy facilities, unwind in a hammock, and join us for a barbecue. A good night’s sleep — and the next day, there’s more to come
Sagres is a place full of diving adventures: famous caves like “The Cathedral,” breathtaking swim-throughs like “The Crossroads,” World War I wrecks, coral reefs, and archaeological sites. All of these spots offer fantastic opportunities for underwater photography and unforgettable diving experiences — whether from a boat, the shore, or a kayak — Ecodiving. We also offer weekly dive trips to the latest sunken ships from the Portuguese Navy fleet, part of the Ocean Revival project. At Martinhal Beach, just a short walk from the Pura Vida Divehouse, you’ll find our “house reef,” a dive site that feels like the Caribbean. Whether you’re just beginning your diving adventure or a certified diver looking for a relaxing dive, this is the perfect spot. All dive trips include a tank and weight belt.
Hostel and Bungalows High-quality dive equipment PADI and SSI dive courses Excellent air quality and Nitrox Freshwater rinse area suitable for camera gear Hot water showers Dive shop Classroom Multimedia center Wi-Fi area Dive gear maintenance Hot or cold drinks and snacks Qualified dive professionals and friendly staff
DIVE WEEK Come develop your diving skills to become a confident and independent diver — and live at the DiveHouse! Over the course of a week, together with your fellow divers, you’ll live and learn in our comfortable accommodation right next to the dive center. You’ll improve your techniques and get valuable tips from experienced instructors — with plenty of time to relax and enjoy other activities too... Experience an unforgettable adventure both in and out of the water — and earn the diving certification of a lifetime!
Located right by the harbour of Sagres is Praia da Baleeira, a spot sheltered from swells and winds, making it ideal for try-dives and courses, the reef has a maximum depth of 8-10 m , large areas of sand are perfect to practice and perfect scuba skills. the cliffs on the left are perfect for snorkelling
Ponta Dos Caminhos is a spot enclosed in a small bay surrounded by cliffs with a large rock in the middle that comes outof the water during low tide. The key characteristics of the spot are the existence of two passages whichgo all the way through the cliffs to the other side. Depth varies from 13m to 5m
Right in front of the Martinhal resort lies the Martinhal reef. It is a large area of rock which changes from a relatively flat rocky bottom to larger boulders as you move towards the south in direction of the harbour. It is a great spot for begginers with a max depth of 11m, and it is beautiful for night dives
Five minutes from the harbour of Sagres, lies the Cathedral Cave. The spot counts with a mooring to anchor the boat. The dive begins with a depth of 15 m and it goes shallower as you enter the cave. The layout of the cavern is circular and it has two inside chambers of air, the biggest resembling a cathedral dome
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