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Our Team

A diving family combining experience, friendliness, and a deep love for the sea.

Antonio Gómez-Monedero Esteban (Tony), co-founder and PADI MSDT at Cidade Velha Diving 🤿

Tony

Antonio Gómez-Monedero Esteban

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) · Co-Founder · Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur, captain and outdoor instructor (climbing & kitesurf). Co-founder of Cidade Velha Diving and Alyne. Leads operations on land and at sea.

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Leslie Real, co-founder of Cidade Velha Diving 💻

Leslie

Leslie Real

Co-Founder · Software engineer & entrepreneur · Rescue Diver

18+ years building companies and tech. Co-founder of AwaLabs, Cidade Velha Diving and Alyne. Strategy, systems, digital presence — yoga instructor and pilot.

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Deco, the Cidade Velha Diving mascot dog 🐶

Deco

Official Mascot

Head of welcomes · Chief of cuddles & naps in the sun

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Nelson, Rescue Diver and captain at Cidade Velha Diving ⚓

Nelson

Rescue Diver & Captain

Rescue Diver & Captain · Key support on every dive · Coordination on land and at sea · Equipment, boat and safety

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Tony Jr, Divemaster and biologist at Cidade Velha Diving 🤿

Tony Jr

Divemaster & Biologist

Marine mammal specialist · Expert reading of the marine environment · Close and safe guidance on every dive

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With us, diving feels like family — and we'd love you to be part of it 💙
Underwater scuba diving scene in Cape Verde

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