Diving

Portuguese classes are given at school by native teachers for small groups, from Monday to Friday (9 a.m.-12:30). Cultural programs such as activities and excursions are offered for free for the students during the week and unforgettable dives wait for you during the weekends!

You will probably meet foreigners from all around the world at your Portuguese Classes and you will learn in a very relaxed and natural atmosphere.

Salvador is a wreck diver’s paradise: you can dive every day for two weeks and not have to see the same wreck twice. The waters in the bay are normally quite warm, and divers most likely will not need a wetsuit. Despite that, the city itself is friendly and inviting.

Don’t miss the Cavo Artemidi. According to local legend, the ship was sunk as part of an insurance scam…but whatever the reason, the Cavo Artemidi is one of the most spectacular wreck dives in Brazil.

The massive freighter – it is approximately 160 meters (525 feet) long, larger than a football field – is mostly intact and sitting in water between thirty and one hundred feet deep. There are gaping holes in the hull that even novice divers can swim through without any risk of being stuck. Many species of dazzling fishes make the wreck their home, including several species of angelfish. It is the largest shipwreck in Brazilian waters and it is in a good state of preservation.

Located at the mouth of the bay, the Banco de Panela is home to the remains of more than 90 ships sunk during the Dutch invasion. The area is considered an archaeological site and it is forbidden to remove anything from the site. After 400 years, there’s nothing left recognizable as a ship anymore, but you may see anchors, wood scraps, and a cannon or two if you’re lucky.