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Haliotis is a PADI Career Development Center (the only one in Portugal with the highest PADI rating). 

With 6 diving centers in the following locations: in mainland Portugal in Peniche and Sesimbra, in the Azores on the islands of Faial and Santa Maria, in Madeira on the island of Madeira, and in Cape Verde on the island of São Vicente.

Founded in 2004, Haliotis has over 21 years of experience and has certified more than 15,000 students.

Our core values are safety, environmental protection, and fun, and with six different destinations, you will always find something that appeals to you and fascinates you.

Recreational diving is a form of responsible tourism, which is fundamental to us. This means enjoying the ocean and its beauty, protecting marine life, respecting local communities, and minimizing our environmental impact. At Haliotis, we believe that recreational diving has a positive impact. Together, we can dive responsibly, protecting our oceans and ensuring that future generations can also enjoy them.

Where we dive

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Peniche Peniche

Peniche

Unique location due to the diversiry of life and dive sites including reefs, caverns and wrecks.

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Sesimbra Sesimbra

Sesimbra

From Arrábida to Cape Espichel, the green
combines perfectly with the blue of the sea.

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Madeira Madeira

Madeira

'Pearl of the Atlantic'.
Best island destination in Europe. An island blessed by the sun but in love with the sea.

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Santa Maria Santa Maria

Santa Maria

It is always a surprise
every dive on this island.

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Faial Faial

Faial

Island that embraces who arrives
and just lets leave with desire.

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Cabo Verde Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde

An amazing diving experience is waiting for you!

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Upcoming Dive Trips

Don't miss our organised diving trips to our destinations and to international destinations.

São Vicente - Cape Verde

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Red Sea - Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone

One of the most iconic routes in the Red Sea, in Liveaboard format, is without doubt the BDE, Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone.
This route is world famous and considered the "Golden Trilogy" of diving in Egypt.

Dates: 10/10/2026 to 17/10/2026**
 

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Madeira

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Raja Ampat

Diving in Raja Ampat, in Indonesia, offers the greatest marine biodiversity on the planet, with over 1,400 fish species and 75% of all known corals in the world.
Dates: 12/02/2027 to 23/02/2027

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