
Freediving Courses in Italy
At Freedive Portofino we want to get more people to enjoy the wonderful world of freediving here in the beautiful coast of northern Italy.
Through the programs anybody can learn how to dive effortlessly and relaxed deep underwater and once learned a new world opens up underwater.
In the fast-paced world we live in the sea can give us back the relaxation and inner peace that we have lost.
Freediving is the most natural way to explore the underwater world.
The AIDA freediving courses will equip you with the best skills
and knowledge for breath-hold diving to experience freedom
in one breath, connecting your mind, body and spirit.


AIDA International is made up of world class freedivers who are passionate about the sport of freediving. The AIDA International high standard and quality education program that incorporates the knowledge of dive professionals and scientists is recognized world wide.
AIDA International is a non profit organization that was founded in 1992 to further the development of freediving. Over the years AIDA International have defined disciplines in freediving and recognize and authenticate world records achieved in these disciplines.
Since its creation in 1999, the AIDA Education system has grown and has become the leading freediving education system around the world.
AIDA courses set the standard in international freediving education.
The AIDA ladder supports your development as a freediver all the way from beginner to instructor level. You can enter the AIDA education ladder either at the * (Introductory) or ** (Foundation) level depending on how comfortable you feel in the water.
The AIDA education ladder is all about building your skills for safe controlled freediving.
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