

Best for beginner divers, 13-24m, boat entry, mild current.
Valados is a reef and wall site located off the Albufeira Coast. It offers two distinct underwater landscapes, with depths ranging from 13 to 24 metres and an average depth of 16 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though conditions vary with visibility between 5 and 25 metres and mild currents. Access is by boat only, situated 50 metres from the shore. Divers should be aware of boat traffic and use a safety sausage upon ascent. Water temperatures range from 15 to 19 degrees Celsius, making a 5mm wetsuit recommended for thermal comfort. Local facilities provide equipment rental, air fills, and guided tours.
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Boat traffic is the main hazard at this site, so always surface with a safety sausage deployed and stay close to your guide on ascent. A 5mm wetsuit is the minimum for comfort given the Atlantic water temperatures here.
Check-in at the Easydivers premises in Albufeira Marina.
Recorded at this site
Depth
13-24m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with the reef section providing an accessible area to build confidence at shallower depths.
The site features depths between 13 and 24 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres.
Valados is a boat-only dive site located 50 metres from the shore.
The main hazard is boat traffic. Divers should always deploy a safety sausage when surfacing and remain close to their guide during the ascent.
Given the water temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees Celsius, a 5mm wetsuit is the minimum recommended for comfort.
Diving at Valados in Albufeira requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Valados in Albufeira typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Valados in Albufeira typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.