

Best for beginner divers, 15-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Poço is a reef dive site located off the Albufeira Coast, Portugal. Accessible only by boat, the site features a reef structure reaching depths between 15 and 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 20 metres. The topography includes overhead sections such as caves and swim-throughs, requiring careful navigation and buoyancy control. Due to the presence of sea urchins and the technical nature of the overhead environment, this site is best suited for divers comfortable with these conditions. Guided tours are available to assist with navigation and site orientation.
37.07590, -8.36940
Book a guided tour through the on-site dive shop, especially for your first visit, as the overhead sections and variable visibility make a local guide genuinely useful for navigation. The dive shop also offers air fills on site, so there is no need to travel with your own cylinders.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-22m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site is suited to Open Water certified divers who are comfortable with mild currents and the depth profile.
The reef reaches depths of 15 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Poço is a boat dive located 7408 metres from the shore.
Hazards include an overhead environment within the reef structure and the presence of sea urchins.
Yes, the on-site dive shop provides air fills and guided tours.
Diving at Poço in Armação de Pêra requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Poço in Armação de Pêra typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Poço in Armação de Pêra typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.