

Best for intermediate divers, 18-30m, boat entry, mild current.
The B24 Liberator PB4Y is a Second World War bomber resting on the seabed off the coast of Faro. This wreck site sits at depths ranging from 18 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 20 metres, allowing for observation of the airframe structure. The site experiences mild currents, requiring good buoyancy control. Access is by boat only. Due to the risk of entanglement within the aircraft structure, divers must carry cutting tools and adhere to wreck penetration training limits. The site is suitable for intermediate divers with appropriate wreck certification.
36.98055, -8.00555
The entanglement risk is real around the airframe, so bring a dive knife or shears and stay well within your wreck penetration training limits. Confirm boat availability and any local briefing requirements with your operator in Faro before travelling, as facilities at the launch point can vary.
According to the site, inquire with your guide.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, various wrasses, Giant Doris, Sea Hare, crabs, bream, Red Comb Star, Spirograph, Tompot Blenny, Striped Red Mullet, snails, and European Green Crab.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers. Wreck certification is required to dive the B24 Liberator.
The wreck lies at depths between 18 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
The main hazard is entanglement within the airframe structure. Divers should carry a dive knife or shears and avoid contact with the wreck.
Diving at B24 Liberator PB4Y in Faro requires the following certifications: Open Water, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at B24 Liberator PB4Y in Faro. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 19°C.
B24 Liberator PB4Y in Faro typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at B24 Liberator PB4Y in Faro typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.