
Diving in Portugal *
Portugal is located within the European Union and the oldest country with defined borders worldwide. This long history, coupled with a superb account of navigation and discovery, provide Portugal a vibrant mix of cultures, tastes, and beautiful monuments. Lisbon is Portugal’s bustling capital city and where major airlines fly through daily. Portugal can be roughly divided into three areas: the mainland, the Azores, and the Madeira archipelagos.
Diving in Portugal
An up-and-coming travel destination, Portugal recently won World’s Leading Destination three times, plus several other categories of the World Travel Awards. And it is no surprise when you see how much this small European country has to offer, from the mainland to the beautiful Azores and Madeira archipelagos. Diving in Portugal not only offers vacationers a unique mix of underwater conditions and landscapes but will keep you busy above the water as well. The water may be beautiful, but the food, wine, views, and culture, all paired with some of the best beaches in the world, make Portugal a dive destination not to be missed.
Travel Information for Portugal
Popular Destinations

Azores
18 Centers The best diving in the Azores is from late spring through the summer months of April to October when the ocean is warmer, and marine life is at its peak.Portugal

Madeira
1 Dive Sites • 15 Centers Diving in Portugal’s Madeira archipelago is spectacular with crystal clear water set against a dramatic, volcanic backdrop and a wealth of marine life.Portugal

Algarve
1 Dive Sites • 9 Centers With nearly 200km of coastline, there are numerous opportunities to go scuba diving in the Algarve.Portugal
Featured Training Centers

Anthia Diving Center
Instructor Training Center
Porto de Abrigo de Sesimbra Loja nº 1, 2970-152, Sesimbra
Coimbra Dive Club - Miro Viagens
Instructor Training Center
Loja: Rua Jaime Cortesão lote 73 1 Esq., 3020-101, Coimbra
Hidrospot - Escola de Mergulho
Instructor Training Center
Travessa do Choupelo, 31, 4405-759, Vila Nova de Gaia
Focusnatura
Instructor Training Center
Edifício Frente Mar - Loja 2 e 3, 9100-186, Santa Cruz
AZZURRO - Dive Academy | Lisbon
Instructor Training Center
Avenida Fernando Namora, 68-D, 2820-599, Charneca da Caparica
SCUBAFISH
Instructor Training Center
Rua João de Melo Abreu, 68<br>, 9500-316, Ponta Delgada
Azoresdiving/Açordiving SSI/Mares Dive Center
Instructor Training Center
Av. Joáo Bosco Mota Amaral, Marina Pêro de Teive, Kiosk A, 9500-771, Ponta Delgada
CascaisDive | Cascais Dive Center
Instructor Training Center
AV.MARGINAL 6538, 2765-079, ESTORILThis data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app
Dive Sites in Portugal
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