Dive sites

Ocean Revival, Praia da Rocha, Alvor and the Arade coast.

Read local context for experience level, access, season and the kind of dive each area supports.

Underwater wreck park

Intermediate to advanced

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

Coastal boat dives and rock formations

Accompanied beginners to certified divers

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

Environmental and community context

Not a standard tourist dive site

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

Archaeology, monitoring and nearby coast

Projects supervised by local entities

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

Live conditions

Portimao marine forecast snapshot.

Wave

0.8 m4 s

Swell

0.3 m8 s

Wind

11 kn325 deg

Sea temp

17.8 Csurface

Air temp

19.9 C16–27 C

UV index

8daily max

Open-Meteo model data for planning context only; confirm local conditions with your operator.

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