Atalaia Diving CenterResort

Atalaia Diving Center sits at the water's edge in the Lido area of Hotel Roca Mar, in Santa Cruz on Madeira, with a view over the Atlantic to the Ilhas Desertas. The house reef begins where the Underwater Natural Park ends, so this PADI Resort dives in protected, healthy water.

The team lists six shore-accessible spots between 3 and 30 meters, with walls, tunnels, caves, canyons and a wreck. Boat dives and night dives are offered too, and guests of the Roca Mar and Royal Orchid hotels can walk straight down from breakfast.

Courses are taught in English, Spanish, German and Portuguese, and freediving and Emergency First Response are available.