Sines · shallow island reef

Ilha do Pessegueiro dive guide.

Shallow circuits among rock, cracks and small tunnels around Pessegueiro Island.

Pessegueiro Island above water, geographic context for the reef circuit

Depth

8-14 m

Level

Beginner to Intermediate with local guide

Access

Boat-only dive from Porto Covo; the operator selects circuit and entry for sea and park conditions.

Best season

Ecoalga advertises Porto Covo from May to October and Sines from October to May; every trip is weather-dependent.

Safety

Shallow depth does not remove surge, rock or traffic. Stay on the guided open-water/daylight route and avoid untrained tunnel entry.

Hours

No fixed public hours. Boat departures, protected-area access and shore entries depend on operators, permits and sea state.

Conditions

Sines marine forecast.

Wave

0.7 m6 s

Swell

0.5 m4 s

Wind

6 kn321 deg

Sea temp

18.1 Csurface

Additional information

Local pages and official references.

Local operators

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