Things to do in Algarve, Portugal: The Best Scuba & Snorkeling

PADI 5* Dive Center and DDI Dive Center with 2 operations located in Faro and Tavira, Faro shop with all brands and accommodation, in Tavira based on Hotel Vila Gale Albacora, training from beginners level to Assistant Instructor, MARES equipment, 2 boats for day trips. Dive eastern Algarve with a professional team.

As a 5-star PADI Resort, we cater for all levels of diver. We specialise in providing first-timers who are interested in giving the sport a try with a safe, fun, informal introduction to the world of Scuba Diving, as well as in running PADI-recognised diving courses up to Divemaster level, in Portuguese, English and German.There’s an incredible variety of marine life waiting to be discovered in the waters off the Algarve coast. At Algarve Divexperience we have explored the coastline for many years and are happy to share our expertise, guiding you to the most interesting local dive locations. We offer both shore and boat diving.

DiversCape Sagres is a PADI dive center where we welcome new and experienced divers! We have dive spots for all levels, from nice reefs to passages/tunnels and Caves which are all within recreational limits, so can be visited by all.

We are your Only 5 star IDC centre with on-site Course Director in the Area offering the highest quality of standards for all Courses to Instructor, Guided dives / Services. Come learn or dive with us, with experience staff to help you enjoy your holiday.

Wildwatch Algarve is dolphin watching and more. We leave from Ferragudo. After the trip in our dolphin watching center, you get extra information, coffee, tea and cookies and we show you the video of the dolphin trip... We offer unique cave trips, kayak and snorkelling trips as well as sailing adventures.

Come and dive with Tunas! Share with us this amazing experience!

Located within the Hotel Vila Gale Meia Praia, the Dive Club Cipreia Lagos has direct access to the hotel pools all activities - in winter moved to the municipal swimming pools to ensure training with warm water! We are 2 minutes from the marina and thus dive trips are quick and easy. Lagos region has excellent conditions for diving, we are open all year. Come dive with us!

We believe that life should be enjoyed. For us, this means being out in the sunshine and water, sharing good food, good wine and good stories, laughing with friends, family, and always being open to new possibilities and adventures. We want to welcome you as guests and friends to the Algarve, to help you discover its natural beauty and local culture, the unique cuisine, hospitality, and history.

Come and join us at Kayak Explorers for a fantastic 2 hours and 30 minutes tour with a local guide, you will see some of the most magical caves on the algarve, beautiful hidden beaches only accessible by boat or kayak, during the tour we will stop off at one of these hidden beaches, here you will be provided with snorkling equipment and time to explore at your leisure in the crystle clear waters, at the end sit back enjoy the view as the support boat brings you back to batata beach. Truly a trip you wont forget.

After studying Marine Biology and becoming experienced nature guides, we've created our own small company to organize snorkeling and cave crossing tours. Our biggest joy is to welcome travelers in Portugal, sharing its landscapes and special places that aren't so easy to find. More info at www.zipandtripalgarve.com Small/Private groups, photos, picnic & equipment included.