Berlengas - Cova do Sono
Protected Area
Berlengas
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) - Berlengas - Cova do Sono offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest cave diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Cova do Sono in the Berlengas offers a unique cave diving experience, best suited for those comfortable in overhead environments. We've often found ourselves drifting gently through its dark, cool interiors, where the light plays tricks from the surface. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs clinging to the walls and small lobsters tucked into crevices. It’s not a coral spectacle, but a fascinating exploration of geological formations.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Berlengas - Cova do Sono
Berlengas - Cova do Sono Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Berlengas - Cova do Sono, 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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