

Best for beginner divers, 14-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Baixas de Armacao is a boat-access reef located off the Albufeira Coast. The site features depths ranging from 14 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility that varies between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the Atlantic location, water temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 19 degrees Celsius. The site is suitable for beginners, though boat support is required for all dives. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, bream, and invertebrates such as cuttlefish, octopus, and crabs. Equipment rental is available for those who do not wish to travel with a full kit.
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Equipment rental is available at the site, so you do not need to travel with a full kit. Visibility here can be exceptional, so aim for calmer weather windows when Atlantic swells are low to make the most of those 30-metre conditions.
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No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-22m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, various wrasses, bream, and crabs.
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners, though it requires boat access.
The reef lies at depths between 14 and 22 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres.
This is a boat-access site located approximately 7408 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 14 metres, requiring boat support.
Diving at Baixas de Armacao in Armacao de Pera requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Baixas de Armacao in Armacao de Pera. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Baixas de Armacao in Armacao de Pera. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Baixas de Armacao in Armacao de Pera are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Baixas de Armacao in Armacao de Pera typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Baixas de Armacao in Armacao de Pera typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.