Get Scuba Certified in Sagres

Learn to scuba dive in Sagres with our expert SSI instructors, in small groups and at some of the best dive sites in the Algarve. Whether you’ve never breathed underwater before or you’re ready to advance to your next certification, our scuba diving courses in Sagres take you from first breath to confident diver safely, patiently, and at your own pace.

Our Scuba Diving Courses in Sagres

DISCOVER SCUBA

Beginner Programs

GET CERTIFIED

Advanced Programs

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

For the Certified Divers

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Master Programs

KIDS

Youth Dive Programs

FREE DIVING

Snorkeling to advanced free diver

ENVIRONMENT COURSES

Species identification & marine biology

Why get certified?

Explore the underwater world anywhere in the world

Gain confidence, skills, and safety awareness in the ocean

Join a global community of certified divers

Access deeper dive sites, wrecks, and marine life

Why get certified with PuraVida DiveHouse?

Small groups for maximum attention and safety

Passionate, experienced PADI & SSI instructors

Calm progression — no pressure, no rushing

Training dives in Sagres, UW Macro Capital with 30+ dive sites

Dive center and accommodation in one place (learn, rest, repeat)

OUR DIVE CENTER

Trusted by first-time divers from all over the world

“It was my first time trying scuba diving and everyone made my experience unforgettable!! Alberto and Francisco made such a positive and safe environment to fall in love with diving. Truly a life changing experience! So grateful to have such amazing instructors and passionate people teaching me.”
Maddie Rauner

“I did scuba diving for the first time and was highly anxious about diving. However, the diving instructor made me feel secure and safe. I highly recommend the trial dive course with Alberto! Great experience!”
Marie

“Me and my wife took a 4 day open water dive course, with Francisco who was a great instructor, very professional, and great underwater locations.”
Mads Aanesen

At Pura Vida, we teach scuba diving courses in Sagres with SSI (Scuba Schools International) recognised by dive centres worldwide, just like PADI. Need PADI instead? We can do that too, on request.

We teach in small groups, from your first try-dive to professional level, in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Most beginners get certified in just a few days then head out to explore Sagres’ 30+ dive sites, full of walls, wrecks and marine life.

Minimum age to get a diving certification: 10 years old.