Eco Dive School Cabo Verde

Set on the calm Antonio Sousa beach, just outside the buzz of Santa Maria on the island of Sal, Eco Dive School Cabo Verde brings a relaxed yet professional feel to diving in Cape Verde. Managed by a Capeverdian and German team of local and international pros, the centre leans into personalised, family-style service — small groups, careful attention to detail and smooth organisation that keeps a diving holiday easygoing and memorable.

Courses and diving

As a PADI Resort with a PADI Instructor on hand, the school runs PADI Scuba Diving and PADI Snorkelling programmes, plus PADI First Aid EFR training. A waterfront location, onsite classroom and dive boat back it all up, and full equipment rental — including children's sizes — makes it welcoming for families and first-timers.

Divers here share the water with sharks, whales, turtles, rays, eels, molluscs and crustaceans, corals, anemones and more. With English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese spoken, it's a comfortable fit for visitors from all over.