Scuba diving · Western Algarve

PuraVida DiveHouse

PuraVida DiveHouse combines a dive school with accommodation in Baleeira, Sagres. Visitors can book a first scuba experience, a course or guided dives, while snorkelling and freediving form part of its wider underwater programme.

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A small group studies diving equipment outside the blue PuraVida DiveHouse building
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What to expect

The school offers beginner and continuing scuba education, with SSI training and PADI courses available on request. Qualified divers can choose guided boat or shore outings. Its course pages also distinguish youth programmes, freediving and marine-environment learning, so a surface snorkelling request should identify that activity rather than a scuba course.

The dive centre and dive-house accommodation are together on Rua da Pedra Negra near Baleeira. Staying overnight is an optional part of the offer, not the only way to access the diving programme. The operator presents both standalone experiences and packages that combine several dives or training with accommodation; select the format around the holiday time available and the participant’s certification.

Planning your visit

  • The centre is at Baleeira, Sagres.
  • SSI courses and PADI training on request are advertised.
  • Fun-dive packages are for certified divers.

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