{"id":2356,"date":"2017-02-03T12:54:03","date_gmt":"2017-02-03T11:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dgportofino.ne-ws.it\/sedi-e-struttura\/santa-margherita-ligure-1\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T13:55:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T11:55:40","slug":"santa-margherita-ligure-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/sedi-e-struttura\/santa-margherita-ligure-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Margherita Ligure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3402&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-10\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Padi_Logo_horizontally.png\" width=\"541\" height=\"152\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Home to Our State-of-the-Art Dive Centre<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"608\">Nestled on the stunning <strong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"357\">Ligurian coast<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"386\">Santa Margherita Ligure<\/strong> is a charming seaside town located just <strong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"450\">3 km from Portofino<\/strong>. Its <strong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"520\">historic centre, picturesque harbour, and vibrant atmosphere<\/strong> make it the perfect base for divers exploring the renowned <b>Portofino Marine Protected Area<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"656\"><strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"654\">Distances to Santa Margherita Ligure:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"807\">\n<li data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"686\"><strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"673\">30 minutes<\/strong> from Genoa<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"715\"><strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"703\">90 minutes<\/strong> from Pisa<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"751\"><strong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"729\">2 hours<\/strong> from Milan and Nice<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"765\">5 hours<\/strong> from Zurich<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"807\"><strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"793\">7 hours<\/strong> from Munich<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"970\">Whether you&#8217;re arriving by car, train, or plane, <strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"899\">Santa Margherita is easily accessible<\/strong> and offers a <strong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"967\">perfect mix of diving, nature, and Italian culture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1012\">Our Dive Centre in Santa Margherita Ligure<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Our <strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1045\">brand-new dive centre<\/strong> is designed to offer <strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1101\">maximum comfort and efficiency<\/strong>, even during peak seasons. Spanning <strong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1155\">200 sq metres<\/strong>, it provides all the facilities needed for a seamless diving experience.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3 data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1263\"><strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1261\">Facilities &amp; Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1753\">\n<li data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1286\"><strong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1284\">6 warm showers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1350\"><strong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1348\">2 toilets (one accessible for people with disabilities)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1432\"><strong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1387\">80 private lockers &amp; mesh bags<\/strong> for personal belongings and dive equipment<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1480\"><strong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1460\">Spacious rinsing area<\/strong> for cleaning gear<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1525\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1506\">Dedicated classroom<\/strong> for dive courses<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1572\"><strong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1570\">2 large changing areas with hairdryers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1608\"><strong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1606\">Soft drinks vending machine<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1644\"><strong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1642\">Free Wi-Fi &amp; drinking water<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1753\"><strong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1751\">Nitrox &amp; Trimix fills available<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1959\">The dive centre is <strong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1808\">just a few steps from the port<\/strong>, where our <strong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1840\">boats are moored<\/strong>, and is surrounded by hotels, restaurants, and <strong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1911\">two fantastic caf\u00e9s<\/strong>\u2014ideal for a quick, affordable lunch or snack.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2012\"><strong data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2010\">Accommodation &amp; Dive Packages<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2185\">We have partnerships with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgportofino.com\/en\/santa-margherita-ligure-2\/\">hotels and apartments in Santa Margherita Ligure<\/a> and can assist with bookings, passing any available discounts <strong data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2182\">directly to our clients<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2300\">For <strong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2201\">groups<\/strong>, we offer customisable <strong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2242\">dive packages<\/strong> tailored to experience levels and interests, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2600\">\n<li data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2358\"><strong data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2319\">Guided dives<\/strong> to the best sites in the\u00a0Marine Protected Area<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2394\"><strong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2392\">Half-day wreck diving trips<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2447\"><strong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2445\">Sunset dives with Prosecco &amp; 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