Archeological Site Faro - A
Protected Area
Ria Formosa
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) - Archeological Site Faro - A offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 17°C.
The Archeological Site Faro - A offers a look into Portugal’s maritime past. Divers here usually find scattered pottery fragments and other remnants from historical shipwrecks, a good contrast to the natural reefs nearby. It’s a site best suited for those with an interest in underwater archaeology and history, rather than a focus on marine life. Visibility can vary, so we suggest checking local conditions before heading out.
Typical Archeological Site Faro - A Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Archeological Site Faro - A
Dive shops near Archeological Site Faro - A
Centro de Ciencias do Mar
Open Waters
EasyDivers Unipessoal Lda
DiveSpot
Diver´s Cove Portugal
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Archeological Site Faro - A
Archeological Site Faro - A Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Archeological Site Faro - A, 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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