

Best for beginner divers, 1-4m, shore entry, mild current.
Marinha Beach provides a shallow shore entry suitable for beginner divers. The site features a mix of reef, seagrass beds, and cave formations at depths between 1 and 4 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 15 metres with mild currents. Water temperatures remain cool, between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius, making a wetsuit necessary. Divers should manage buoyancy carefully to avoid sea urchins found on the substrate. Facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and a café are available on site. Species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, various wrasses, and bream.
37.08822, -8.41147
Sea urchins are common in and around the reef and cave areas, so avoid kneeling or placing hands on the substrate, and wear gloves if your certification allows. The site has parking, toilets, showers, and a café on site, so you can arrive, kit up, and rinse off without needing to plan around facilities.
access is not easy
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 4m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
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 shallow depths of 1 to 4 metres and mild currents make this a practical location for newly certified divers.
The site is very shallow, with depths ranging from 1 to 4 metres and an average depth of 3 metres.
Marinha Beach is a shore entry site.
Yes, the shallow depth and varied terrain of reef, seagrass, and caves make this site accessible for snorkellers.
Sea urchins are present on the reef and cave structures, so avoid kneeling or placing hands on the substrate. Additionally, be aware of potential surf at the entry point.
Diving at Marinha Beach in Carvoeiro requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Marinha Beach in Carvoeiro. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Marinha Beach in Carvoeiro are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Marinha Beach in Carvoeiro typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Marinha Beach in Carvoeiro typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.