Dive centre · Vila Real de Santo António · Portugal
4.47 Google reviewsClube de Mergulho Vila Real Santo António
Explore the wreck trails of the Algarve with an SSI centre specialising in local shipwrecks.
What sets this centre apart
- SSI affiliated dive centre
- Specialises in local wreck exploration
- Official Mares equipment agent
- Located near the ferry to Spain
- Offers Open Water Diver certification
- Provides various SSI Specialisations
- IPDJ approved training centre
- Operates two dedicated dive boats
Clube de Mergulho Vila Real Santo António about the centre
Isla Sub VRSA is an SSI-affiliated dive centre situated in Vila Real de Santo António, positioned conveniently near the ferry crossing to Spain. The centre serves as a base for divers looking to explore the varied underwater topography of the Algarve region.
The club focuses heavily on wreck diving, providing access to several local sites that define the maritime history of this stretch of the Portuguese coast. Whether you are starting your training or looking to add specific skills to your logbook, the centre is geared towards structured underwater exploration.
The club and its team
The centre operates as an SSI diving school, offering a structured progression for students. They are officially approved by the IPDJ, ensuring that all training and operations meet national regulatory standards.
Instruction ranges from the initial Open Water Diver certification through to various SSI Specialisations. This allows divers to tailor their training to specific interests, such as deeper dives or technical skills, within the SSI framework.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SSI
- Website available in
- Portuguese
- Management
- Portuguese
- Boats
- 2 · bateaux de 6,80m et 4,00m
- Access and transfers
- located next to the ferryboat to Spain
- Phone
- +351 968 385 368
- Address
- Av. da República 13, 8900-201 Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
- Official website
- islasubvrsa.blogspot.pt ↗
Courses on offer
The school provides a full range of SSI training programmes. This begins with the Open Water Diver course for those new to the sport and extends to more advanced levels for experienced divers.
Beyond basic certification, the centre offers various SSI Specialisations. These programmes are designed to help you refine your buoyancy, navigation, or wreck penetration skills, depending on your personal diving goals.
The boats
The centre utilises two boats for dive excursions, a 6.80m vessel and a 4.00m boat, allowing them to select the most appropriate craft depending on the dive site and the size of the group.
Equipment and gases
As an official Mares agent, the centre provides access to high-quality kit. They offer full equipment hire for divers who prefer not to travel with their own regulator, BCD, or exposure protection.
On-site facilities include the necessary infrastructure to support both training and recreational diving, ensuring that your kit is well-maintained and ready for the boat.
Dive sites with Clube de Mergulho Vila Real Santo António
The SS Empire Warrior is a local wreck located in the VRSA area. It provides a dedicated site for divers interested in exploring the structural details of sunken vessels.
The Titam and Grua wreck site offers another opportunity for wreck enthusiasts to practice their skills. These sites are central to the centre's focus on maritime exploration.
The Parque Subaquático in Portimão is an underwater park designed for divers to explore a curated marine environment. It offers a different pace of diving compared to the more technical wreck sites.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
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