PADI Open Water Diving Course in Lagos, Algarve
Take the first step on your journey to becoming an autonomous diver with this PADI Open Water diving course in Lagos, in the beautiful Algarve region!
Practical information
Get your PADI Open Water certification in Lagos and validate this 1st step to becoming a scuba diver in a PADI 5★ IDC certified dive centre, a guarantee of the highest standards of safety, teaching and professionalism.
- Online theory training when and where you want it
- Practice in a protected environment (swimming pool or quiet area)
- 4 open water dives
Course of events
Please allow 2 to 3 days in total for practical training.
- Learn the principles and terminology of scuba diving (offline or online).
- Learn basic scuba diving techniques in a swimming pool (or similar environment) with a highly qualified PADI instructor.
- When you're ready, make 4 open water dives with your instructor, who will accompany you every step of the way.
Objectives
Become an autonomous diver able to dive to a depth of 18 metres (12 metres for 10-11 year-olds), anywhere in the world, with a dive buddy!
Activity requirements
For this activity, you must not have any of the following contraindications: respiratory problems (exertional asthma), heart problems, ENT problems, lung problems, diabetes or epilepsy. If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us or ask for medical advice.
A written parental authorisation is required for minors to take part in this activity without being accompanied by an adult.
A medical questionnaire will be sent after booking, which must be completed and signed.
Special terms
For safety reasons, it takes 18 hours after the dive to be able to take the plane.
If you are taking any prescription medication, you will need to contact your instructor after booking to inform him/her of this.
You may not bring any personal items on the excursion. Personal items must be kept at the dive centre.
You can rent a GoPro at the dive centre for €50, payable in cash, by bank transfer, Revolut, MBWay or credit card. An SD card will then be provided so that you can take your videos and photos with you.
This activity is not accessible to pregnant women or people with mental or physical disabilities.
Pets are not allowed to take part in this activity.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, English, SpanishIncluded
- Certified instructor
- Diving equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit, etc.)
- Online courses
- Pool diving session
- 4 open water dives
- PADI Open Water Diver certification
- Insurance
- Toilets in the dive centre
- Storage space for your personal belongings at the dive centre
- Free parking close to the diving centre
Excluded
- Food and drink
- Towel rental
- Photos and videos (you can rent a Gopro for 50 euros on site)
- Diving computer
- Diving lamp
- Signalling buoy
- Shower
Do not forget to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
- Sun cream
- Bottled water
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Lagos is a town in the Algarve, ideally situated on the edge of the Atlantic. Famous for its golden cliffs, wild coves, relaxed atmosphere and diving spots rich in marine life, Lagos has the perfect setting for exploring the underwater world ! On site, you'll find Lagos Divers, a PADI 5★ certified dive centre, guaranteeing the highest standards of safety, teaching and professionalism. With their team of professional and experienced instructors, you can learn to scuba dive in Lagos with complete peace of mind.
The PADI Open Water course is the first step towards becoming an autonomous diver. To take part, you must be at least 10 years old, and no previous experience is required, as everything is included in the programme. Before starting the practical part, you'll take a free online theory course: it's up to you to organise yourself to learn when and where you want. Once you have completed the theory, you will go to the dive centre to meet the professional instructors who will accompany you on your Open Water diving course in Lagos. They will train you during sessions in a protected environment to prepare you for the moment you've been waiting for: diving in the open water!
There are many dive sites in Lagos, including Mos Wall, Canyons, Mos Mamas, High Stones, Anchors and many more. Your instructor will choose the most suitable site according to the weather and your level. In any case, whatever site you choose, we can guarantee that you won't be disappointed by the exceptional underwater scenery along the Algarve coast! Near Lagos, the Atlantic Ocean is teeming with octopus, rays, lobsters and other fish you're likely to encounter. The water temperature is generally between 16 and 22°C with visibility between 4 and 12 metres.
Located just 30 minutes from Portimão, this Open Water diving course in Lagos is an opportunity not to be missed if you want to open the doors to diving in the Algarve! Book this PADI course now and become an autonomous diver able to dive to 18 metres (12 metres for 10-11 year-olds), anywhere in the world, with a dive buddy!