Diving Group Portofino

Set in the Ligurian villages of Santa Margherita and Rapallo, just 30 km from Genoa, Diving Group Portofino is a historical dive center and PADI 5 Star Dive Resort. Its team of six PADI instructors runs dives and snorkeling excursions inside the Portofino marine park, a protected area since 1999.

Courses and diving

The center offers PADI courses at every level, from Discover Scuba Diving and Scuba Diver through Advanced Open Water, Deep Diver, Enriched Air, Adventure Diver and Dry Suit Diver. With Nitrox, Trimix and mixed gas fills, scuba equipment rental and a dive club, it suits everyone from first-time divers to those chasing technical depth. Instruction is available in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Several dives are arranged every day across 20 different dive sites within the marine park, where pelagic life such as tuna, barracuda and giant groupers is spotted daily. It's a natural fit for divers who want a lively, sea-life-rich playground with a full spread of training options.