

Best for intermediate divers, 17-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Mar de Pedra is a reef site located 1600 metres off the coast of Faro, Portugal. The site features depths ranging from 17 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers should expect mild currents and visibility that fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres. Due to the potential for low visibility, this site is best suited for intermediate divers. Access is exclusively by boat. Water temperatures range from 15 to 19 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Shore facilities in Faro include parking, toilets, showers, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, and boat charter services.
37.00028, -8.00833
Time entry for 2 hours before high tide when currents bring maximum pelagic activity and best dolphin encounter chances.
Boat access is required to reach the site located 8 kilometres southeast of Portimão.
Recorded at this site
Depth
17-20m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers, partly due to the potential for low visibility.
The site ranges from 17 to 20 metres deep, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Mar de Pedra is a boat-access site located 1600 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 15 to 19 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Faro offers parking, toilets, showers, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, and boat charter services.
Diving at Mar de Pedra in Faro requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Mar de Pedra in Faro are May, June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.