ATE QUE ENFIM
Protected Area
Ria Formosa / Castro Marim
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) - ATE QUE ENFIM offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
ATE QUE ENFIM, meaning "at last" in Portuguese, is a wreck dive that really delivers. This old fishing vessel, sunk during heavy weather back in '85, sits upright at 16 meters, making it a fantastic dive for a range of experience levels. We love the feeling of history here, knowing the story of its loss, and it's particularly poignant when you consider the crew. The wreck itself is quite intact, a sturdy steel hull now completely encrusted. The wheelhouse is still discernible, and you can swim around the deck, peeking into what were once holds. Schools of small sea bream often hover around the superstructure, while moray eels have found comfortable homes in any dark crevice they can find. If you take your time, you'll spot nudibranchs crawling across the metalwork, their colours surprisingly vivid against the rust. Our favourite tip? Head out here on a calm day; the visibility can be stellar, letting you appreciate the wreck from a distance before getting up close. It's a proper wreck dive, full of character, and we think it's one of the best in the Algarve.
Typical ATE QUE ENFIM 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
ATE QUE ENFIM Wreck History
Year Sunk
1985
Vessel Type
fishing vessel
Cause
storm
The ATE QUE ENFIM, whose name translates poignantly to "At Last," was a local fishing vessel from Tavira, Portugal. Its story is a somber reminder of the power of the sea. On February 20, 1985, the ship was caught in heavy weather off the Algarve coast and sank. In a tragic loss for the small fishing community, all but one of its five crew members were lost to the storm, making this wreck a solemn memorial site.
Today, the ATE QUE ENFIM rests at a depth of 16 meters, making it an accessible dive for Open Water certified divers and above. Exploring the wreck offers a glimpse into the life of a Portuguese fisherman, with the vessel's structure, though succumbing to time, still recognizable. It has transformed into a thriving artificial reef, its metal framework providing shelter for schools of fish, octopus, and conger eels. Divers can appreciate the quiet beauty of the site while paying silent respect to the fishermen who worked its decks.
Nearest Dive Centres to ATE QUE ENFIM
Dive shops near ATE QUE ENFIM
Clube de Mergulho Vila Real Santo António
Centro de Ciencias do Mar
Rey Gerion
Open Waters
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ATE QUE ENFIM
ATE QUE ENFIM Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ATE QUE ENFIM, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.92, -8.81) (40km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
19°C
65°F · Range: 16.7–20.2°C
Air Temperature
18°C
65°F
Wind Speed
8.24 m/s
16.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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