Castelo
Protected Area
Recife do Algarve - Pedra do Valado
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) - Castelo offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Castelo sits at a shallow 9m, perfect for those just getting comfortable underwater. It’s mostly rock formations and sand, where we often spot octopus tucked into crevices and schools of bream cruising by. Visibility can be a bit variable, but on a good day, it’s a relaxed drift. This is a solid spot for beginners or anyone looking for an easy, no-stress dive.
Typical Castelo Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Castelo
Castelo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Castelo, 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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