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DISCOVER THE BEAUTY
OF ARRÁBIDA
NATURAL PARK

Anthia Diving Center is a tourism animation company
Our main objective is to promote recreational diving in all its aspects
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Welcome to the Arrábida Natural Park

Enjoy your Planned Confident Respectful Secure

DIVING EXPERIENCE

There is a respectful way of relating to the sea and enjoying it.

TRY DIVE

Your first diving experience!

4 hours beginner100€

DAILY DIVES

Dives for divers with certification.

 1h30 hours intermediate35€

LEARN TO SCUBA

Evolve in your diving experience

3 days intermediate425€

OPEN WATER DIVER

Your first certification!

3 days intermediate425€

SNORKELING

Expand your possibilities

2 hours beginner45€

KAYAK

Explore  the sea!

 7 hours intermediate50€
LEARN TO DIVE IN THE ATLANTIC

DIVING COURSES

At Anthia Diving Center you will not only learn to dive, you will do it with all the guarantees, knowledge, technique and above all we will share the enthusiasm and respect for the marine world.

INITIATION TO DIVING IN SESIMBRA

YOUR FIRST TIME?

The crystal clear waters of Sesimbra are the perfect setting to learn to dive. We offer you different ways to start, depending on the time you want to dedicate to it. Something simple and quick like a baptism (from the beach or from a boat) or a more complete initiation where we can go deeper. Choose your initiation.

GIFT DIVING IN SESIMBRA

SOMETHING TO REMEMBER

If you are looking for an original gift, this is your experience. No particular physical condition is required, just answer a medical questionnaire to rule out any incompatibility with scuba diving. We have activities for all levels!

Anthia Diving Center - Parque Natural da Arrábida

Why to choose us

PLANNING

We take care that you have your equipment ready when you arrive, separate by levels and guide in small groups so that your experience is as personalized as possible.

CONFIDENCE

We know that equipment in perfect condition, professional instructors and years of experience are the key so that once we are underwater, everything is under control.

I RESPECT

Good buoyancy control and not disturbing the fauna will cause us to alter the environment as little as possible. We try to intervene as little as possible to preserve the environment.

PROFESSIONALS

We are highly trained professionals who will assure you the best in your diving experience, weever you are an experienced diver or if it's your first time in the sea.
Miles W
Miles W
What a wonderful shop. My son and I walked in to rent a kayak for the day. They set us up with all the equipment we needed, recommended a self-guided tour, and even provided emergency contact info in case we needed to be picked up. We were not high priority customer, but Alain and the team here were incredibly gracious. We ended up having an amazing day thanks to this crew. Thanks, guys!
João Dias
João Dias
Tive a oportunidade de realizar o meu batismo de mergulho com a Anthia Diving Center. Adorei a experiência com o Buddy Pedro e passei uma manhã excelente com pessoas espetaculares. Uma escola a voltar para avançar nas profundidades do mar 😉
Aparajitha Ramesh
Aparajitha Ramesh
I decided to take an open water course with Anthia Diving Center, without having any prior experience with scuba diving or snorkelling. It was a great decision. All the people were very nice, supportive and accommodating and it was overall a very pleasant and professional atmosphere. My instructor was Alain Monteiro and he was absolutely amazing. From the start to the end, he told me clearly what we were doing and why. He was very patient and answered all my questions and concerns. He also made me feel very comfortable in the water and took it at my pace, without any hurry. This boosted my confidence and also made it a great experience, which I will never forget. The diving sites around Sesimbra were also breathtaking and Alain made sure to spot some incredible octopus, cuttlefish, crabs and other fish, adding a lot of fun to the lessons. I look forward to coming back and diving! 😀
Victoria Cherp
Victoria Cherp
Nice team, good equipment. I have enjoyed my dive very much.
Olga Zhukova
Olga Zhukova
I had a great first-time diving experience with the Anthia Diving center in Sesimbra, Portugal on Saturday, March 25, 2023. It was a spontaneous decision, but everything turned out great. The dive center was well-equipped and had rental gear available in a range of sizes, including equipment tailored for female divers, which was a really nice touch. The staff were attentive and professional; there was always someone keeping an eye on me to make sure I am safe and comfortable, which really put my mind at ease. And the electric car they use to transport divers and equipment to the pier is really convenient. The real cherry on top was the changing room: the hot water in the showers was such a welcome surprise after a chilly dive (envy, surfers!) Overall, I had a fantastic time and am already planning my next dive with the center, this time I’ll rent a dry suit.
João Costa
João Costa
Um centro de mergulho excelente. Pessoal competente, simpático e preocupados em prestar um bom serviço.
Benjamin DE ONAINDIA
Benjamin DE ONAINDIA
My sister and I included a stop at Anthia during a trip we did together in a camper van around Portugal - my sister was already an experienced diver but personally this dive was my initiation to the sport. But despite our varying levels of experience in the water, both my sister and I highly enjoyed every second of our time with Alain and his very professional, kind-hearted and accommodating team. Alain is an entrepreneur who left a 9-5 job to found the diving center - he is a smiley and warm-hearted guy and an excellent diving instructor whose passion for diving radiates through his teachings both in and out of the water. He was very patient and encouraging with everyone individually as we all learned at different speeds, and celebrated/high-fived us at each and every milestone of the learning process which kept spirits high. Alain also never forgot to explain to us WHY certain things are done the way they are, which removed confusion/ambiguity and which as a result will allow what we learned to stick with us far into the future. I would highly recommend Anthia Diving Center to anyone interested in scuba diving, whether highly experienced or completely new to the sport as I was - you will beyond a doubt enjoy your time at the epic location of Sesimbra, learn new things, and meet a crew of truly great people.
Wlodek Splawski
Wlodek Splawski
Cannot wait to dive with Jori, his friends and his team every time I visit Portugal. Nothing more to add!
Arrábida Natural Park

Arrábida Natural Park in Portugal boasts of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and clear waters for diving & snorkeling. It is also a perfect place for hiking, mountain biking and boat trips with an abundance of rare and endangered species.

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