Portugal Life & Travel Magazine | Page 91

SCUBA DIVING | BELOW THE PEARL OF THE ATLANTIC the only diving centre managed by a Madeiran , Pedro Vasconcelos and it runs courses from Discover Scuba Diver to the Instructors Training . It is also the only centre that is equipped with ‘ Rebreathers ’, making it possible for the Technical and Close Circuit Divers to reach the splendid deep waters and allowing longer dives . “ Madeira offers places of excellence for Technical diving lovers , which unfortunately is not widely promoted ” says Pedro .
The centre also organises diving trips to more unusual locations , including São Lourenço , the Desertas Islands and the Wolf Marine reserve and for people that wish to take a reminder of their discoveries back with them , they also have video and photographic specialists who can capture that special moment for them , under the waters of the Pearl of the Atlantic .
For further information contact : Manta Diving Centre 00 351 291 935 588 www . mantadiving . com
Madeira Divepoint 00 351 291 239 579 www . divemadeira . com
Scuba Madeira 00 351 291 709 227 www . scuba-madeira . com
Focusnatura , Santa Cruz 00 351 918 479 922 www . focusnatura . com
All divers have to bring a medical statement to say they are fit to dive .
Pictures courtesy of Pedro Vasconcelos