HALIOTIS MADEIRA

Haliotis have many diving centres based all over Portugal, they have centres in Peniche, Sesimbra, Santa Maria, Madeira and Faial (Azores). They pride themselves on always focusing on the quality of the services provided. Haliotis is an internationally renowned company in the diving world.

Madeira
Madeira Island is located south west of the Portuguese coast, in the Atlantic Ocean, and constitutes together with Porto Santo, Ilhas Desertas (Deserted Islands) and Ilhas Selvagens (Wild Islands), the Madeira Archipelago. The capital is the city of Funchal.

Madeira has volcanic origins with subtropical weather.  You’ll find tropic elements on the southern coast with temperatures averaging at 20ºC (approx.), and more tempered weather elements on the northern coast. Many tourists are attracted to the island because of the warm water temperature that varies between 19ºC in winter and 26ºC in summer.

Scuba diving in Madeira has gained popularity, as people flock to see the settled species of the seas such as dolphins, rays, stingrays and even monk seals that have gained notoriety as one the most unusual seals in the world and can reach a length of 3 metres and a weight of 400kg.

All the lessons, courses and excursions can be conducted in English, French, Spanish and of course Portuguese.

Location:
The diving centre is located at Hotel Dom Pedro Baía Club, Machico, which is less than a 5 minute car ride from Madeira Airport.

Haliotis have been members of the PADI association since 28th October, 2004
PADI: Professional Association of Diving Instructors® PADI is the world’s leading scuba diver training organisation.

All members of the team have different levels of PADI certifications.

The team includes:
- Pedro Alves Oliveira, Haliotis Manager
- José Marques, Dive Centre Manager
- Paulo Cardoso, Head of training
- Nuno Garcia, instructor
- João Costa, instructor