Train your rescue skills beneath Faro’s towering Ponta Da Piedade cliffs with Lagos Divers. This PADI Rescue course blends expert instruction with hands-on water training amid one of Portugal’s most dramatic marine landscapes.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–4 days depending on schedule
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good overall health, comfortable with swimming and moderate physical exertion.
Wildlife
History
Lagos was historically an important port town during the Age of Discoveries, influencing local maritime traditions that continue today.
Conservation
Local dive operators actively promote reef-safe diving practices to preserve the fragile marine ecosystem along the Algarve coast.
Lagos Divers
Train your rescue skills beneath Faro’s towering Ponta Da Piedade cliffs with Lagos Divers. This PADI Rescue course blends expert instruction with hands-on water training amid one of Portugal’s most dramatic marine landscapes.
Lagos Divers is a scuba diving operator based in Lagos, Faro, offering guided dives, PADI courses, and specialty training around the Ponta Da Piedade cliffs.
The team runs boat-based guided dives to local and hidden dive sites showcasing reefs, swim-throughs, a Roman anchor, and vibrant marine life including octopuses, eels, and stingrays. Lagos Divers provides PADI programs from Discover Scuba Diving and Scuba Diver to Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue, and specialty courses such as Peak Performance Buoyancy and Nitrox. Training combines online learning with hands-on water sessions and includes EFR First Aid. All trips and courses follow PADI standards and use experienced instructors who supervise pool and open water dives. Equipment, briefing, and safety protocols are detailed before each trip; dives are run from the boat to optimise access to Ponta Da Piedade and surrounding reefs. The operator emphasizes small group sizes and guided itineraries to protect marine life and maximise photographic opportunities for divers. Booking, course progression, and dive site choices are explained clearly during reservation. Lagos Divers operates from Lagos harbour, Faro region, and adapts schedules to tides and weather for safe diving. The business showcases local marine highlights such as coral formations and cliff scenery, and aims to offer memorable underwater experiences without disturbance to wildlife. All descriptions above are factual and based on listed trips and location information.
Contact details, booking processes, and course prerequisites are listed on official channels; schedules depend on season, sea conditions, and instructor availability. Standard safety equipment is provided.
Location
Lagos, Faro
Based in Lagos harbour
Tours Offered
11 trips
Guided dives and PADI courses
PADI Courses
Open Water → Rescue
From beginner to rescue level
Boat Launches
Ponta Da Piedade
Direct access to cliff dive sites
Book guided dives or PADI courses for safe, supervised underwater experiences around Ponta Da Piedade.
Review Online Materials Before Arrival
Completing the online portion ahead of time ensures you maximize in-water training sessions.
Stay Hydrated and Rested
Diving can be physically demanding; take care to be well-hydrated and rested before pool and open water sessions.
Check Weather and Sea Conditions
Sea conditions around Ponta Da Piedade can vary; confirm local forecasts to prepare for currents and visibility changes.
Bring a Dive Log Book
Document your training and dives promptly to keep an accurate record for certification.
Wetsuit (5mm or thicker)
Provides insulation during cooler dives around Ponta Da Piedade.
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Dive Computer
Helps monitor depth, time, and safety stops during rescue exercises.
Underwater Slate
Useful for communication and logging scenarios during skills practice.
Surface Marker Buoy
Enhances surface visibility during rescue drills and ascent management.