Sagres's rugged sea cliff rises above turquoise water, with a split-level view across the surface and bubbles below.

We are PuraVida

Pioneers with a purpose

Portugal’s first dive camp, with a commitment to ocean conservation.

One of Europe’s best dive spots

Wrecks, caves and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.

Dive & stay in one place

No transfers, no stress. Dive, relax and sleep under the same roof.

Local dive centre, family roots

A fourth-generation home turned into a dive house.

Your dive journey starts here

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Dive Camp

Scuba and free dive camp week.
Live an unforgettable experience in and out of the water and get your lifetime diving certificate.
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Our Courses

We've got the top instructors here to teach you how to dive safely while having fun!
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If you’re already certified, brace yourself for an epic underwater adventure in Sagres.
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Dive Hostel

Dive and stay with us.
A lovely Sagres house near the beaches and dive points.
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Yoann
5 October 2026
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Superbes plongées. Équipe au top. De très bon souvenirs. Merci encore pour tout.
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Bruno Santos
17 September 2026
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Como diria a minha amiga Su... da Escócia.... "Tão Amoroso.... Tão brilhante!!!"
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Katie Young
1 September 2026
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Such sick dives- I was nervous since I heard visibility can be low but ended up having some of my fave dives ever!! Such unique sites, they were also sooo nice and helpful deffo recommend
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Joralu
29 August 2026
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Uma experiência verdadeiramente fora do comum, que adorei! Tive a sorte de aprender com uma pessoa apaixonada, que faz tudo ao seu alcance para transmitir os bons reflexos e partilhar todo o seu conhecimento. Sente-se imediatamente que esta é uma empresa movida pela paixão e pelo lado humano, e não uma simples fábrica. Foi uma experiência extremamente enriquecedora, que recomendo sem qualquer hesitação! Obrigado, Pura Vida, e um agradecimento muito especial ao Cristóvão!
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seb astien
20 July 2026
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Petit club avec ambiance sympathique et Chill. Cristóvão est très sympa et pro. thé et gâteaux entre deux plongées. Douche, bancs, matériel. ça vaut le coup de faire des kilomètres
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Ottis Bailey
17 July 2026
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Amazing team for a double dive, helpful good attitude from dive master and nice locations. Highly recommend!
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Kateryna Shynkarenko
14 July 2026
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I can't really tell much about diving here, since I mainly went hiking around the area, but the hostel itself is very nice, and I wish I could've stayed for longer. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the rooms and common areas are clean and nice, very homey and inviting :). The place just feels good, and very relaxed. The location is also nice, close to the beach, shop and the bus stop. Overall, I would very much recommend this hostel, and would want to come back again :)
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Emmanuelle L
20 July 2026
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Great diving center Great diving center Chris was a great, pleasant, and kind guide The facilities are perfect
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arianna
12 October 2025
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Dive I went to Puravida Friday night and I was very well received by Fabian, in the next 2 days I went to dive with Francisco a great guide and very professional, the convives with them were great and managed to get me a sincere laugh. I am very grateful for the honest laughs and wonderful dives that Francis has provided me. It will definitely be an experience that I will repeat with Puravida and hope to see you again Francis
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colognediver
18 August 2025
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Relaxed diving at the end of Europe I stayed with my two daughters (12 & 17) for 5 days as a guest at the Divehouse. We not only relaxed in the cosy cottage Mezzanine wonderfully, but also had great dives thanks to the great guides Francisco, Alberto and Raquel. Small groups, short distances and fantastic dive sites like “Cathedral”! Thanks also for the patience and the good mood! We felt very comfortable!
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Nomad17481957805
30 July 2024
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Perfect fist dive My dad booked a surprise first dive for my family and it was amazing! We were lucky, the weather was perfect, we got to see loads of fish, an octopus, starfish and a cuttlefish! Riccardo was an amazing teacher ☺️ thank you for this amazing experience, we will definitively be back !
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Guilherme M
8 August 2022
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The best way to dive! I stayed in the Divehouse for a full week of scuba-diving and it was an incredible experience! The staff is great, the divecenter was friendly and professional, with very informative briefings. Everything you could hope for and more. Thank you
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Aline A
7 August 2022
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Perfect place for a diving get away My husband and I took the Open Water Diver course and stayed in their accommodation (private bungalow) for a week. The course with Ana was fantastic, she went through everything with patience and safety while making it super fun, and we were impressed by how quickly and smoothly we learned over the week. Accommodation was good: comfortable bed, clean, well equipped kitchenette and close to a grocery store as well as many restaurants and beaches. Everyone in the the staff was extremely kind, and the place just has a great vibe.
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amard2
28 August 2021
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Top notch! You will have trouble deciding what's better - scuba diving or accommodation. Host is lovely and rooms are cosy, clean and comfy. Diving is breathtaking (ha! pun intented), and the stuff you'll see underwater cannot be described by words. Cristóvão is an amazing instructor and he will take care of every detail. Would recommend to anyone regardless of age or anything. Dress up because Sagres gets really windy at night, so dont be stupid like me and bring only swimming suits and t-shirts.
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Paola T
19 August 2021
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Very nice guesthouse My friend and I spent a night at chris’ guesthouse and we had a really nice stay. The place is very clean and cozy. You can expect it exactly like in the pictures. Thank Chris see you next time we are around!
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Vatanbe
15 July 2020
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Magnifique !!! Propre, bien situé, belles chambres et un super accueil du propriétaire des lieux. J’y suis restée une semaine en famille et je suis très contente de notre séjour!!! Merci à Cris pour ses conseils et sa gentillesse.
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