10m
    Beginner
    Algarve & Berlengas, Portugal
    Cabo Espichel

    3 Milhas

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    Protected Area

    Cabo Espichel

    Why dive here

    With 116+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - 3 Milhas offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest reef diving. Water sits around 17°C.

    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 116+ species recorded
    Water17°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive · max 10m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    We found 3 Milhas to be a gentle introduction to Algarve diving. It's a shallow site, topping out at 10 metres, which is perfect for beginners or those looking for an easy second dive. You'll likely spot some of the smaller local fish species darting between the rocks. Don't expect dramatic coral, but it’s a good spot to get comfortable in the water.

    Typical 3 Milhas Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:0018:2113h 21m daylightGolden hour 17:45

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for 3 Milhas

    3 Milhas Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for 3 Milhas, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (38.25, -9.07) (0km away)

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    16.71°C

    62°F

    Air Temperature

    18.97°C

    66°F

    Wind Speed

    9.58 m/s

    18.6 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1016.1 hPa

    Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC

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