PortiSubPortiSubPortugal scuba guide
PTEN
Request availability

Dive sites

Dive sites in Algarve.

Choose a region and compare researched wrecks, reefs, walls, reserves and shore dives with depth, level, access and safety context.

Selected region

Algarve

Albufeira coast in the central Algarve

Albufeira · Reef · 8-24 m

Albufeira coastal reefs

Beginner to Intermediate

Central Algarve boat dives to low reefs and ledges; useful for courses, refreshers and short-stay guided dives.

Open dive siteLimestone coastline near Lagos and Ponta da Piedade

Lagos · Reef · 14-30 m

Pedra da Greta

Intermediate

Boat reef dive in the western Algarve with rocky relief, schooling fish and profiles chosen around swell exposure.

Open dive sitePonta da Piedade limestone cliffs and caves near Lagos

Lagos · Cave / reef · 8-24 m

Ponta da Piedade caves and reefs

Beginner to Intermediate

Boat dives near Lagos limestone formations; operators choose sheltered coves, reefs or cavern-like swim-throughs based on sea state.

Open dive sitePortuguese Navy corvette NRP Oliveira e Carmo, one of the Ocean Revival wrecks

Portimao · Wreck park · 15-32 m

Ocean Revival

Intermediate to advanced

Four former Navy ships off Portimao and Alvor; plan with a qualified operator and confirmed sea conditions.

Open dive sitePraia da Rocha coast at Portimao

Portimao · Coastal boat dives and rock formations · 6-18 m

Praia da Rocha and Portimao coast

Accompanied beginners to certified divers

A practical base for visitors staying in Portimao, with dive choices depending on sea state, wind and visibility.

Open dive siteJoao de Arens rocky coast near Portimao

Portimao · Coastal reef · 6-18 m

Joao de Arens reef

Beginner to Intermediate

Rocky coastal reef and cove area west of Portimao, used only when swell, visibility and local boat logistics are suitable.

Open dive siteRia de Alvor

Portimao · Environmental and community context

Ria de Alvor

Not a standard tourist dive site

Important for local conservation, seagrass beds, environmental education and understanding the western Algarve ecosystem.

Open dive siteArade River and Lagoa

Portimao · Archaeology, monitoring and nearby coast

Arade River and Lagoa

Projects supervised by local entities

Relevant to Portisub history, dredging, environmental monitoring and underwater heritage.

Open dive siteSagres coast in the western Algarve

Sagres · Reef / cave · 10-30 m

Sagres reefs and tunnels

Beginner to Advanced

Boat dives from Sagres marina to reefs, walls, tunnels and cave-like passages selected for the day's wind direction.

Open dive site

Need availability?

Send your dates and diving level.

Request availability