Haliotis - Oeiras Diving Center - Algarve & Berlengas
Haliotis – Oeiras Diving Center is a solid choice if you're looking to explore Portugal’s coast. We’ve found their PADI courses run smoothly, with competent instructors who know the local waters around Algarve and Berlengas well. They’re a good pick for those starting out, or divers keen to add a new certification in a relaxed, professional setting. Expect well-maintained gear and straightforward logistics, making for easy diving whether you’re planning a few local fun dives or progressing your skills.
- Location
- Algarve & Berlengas, Portugal, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 38.677402, -9.317527
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/portugal/haliotis-oeiras-diving-center/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Dive Center [padi:25934]
- Address
- Oeiras, Portugal
Dive Sites Near Haliotis - Oeiras Diving Center
Haliotis - Oeiras Diving Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Algarve & Berlengas.
- 2 Anchors
- 2 Ancoras - 20m
- 3 Milhas - 10m
- ACOR - 20m (wreck)
- ALCHIMIST EMDEN - 2m (wreck)
- Almas - 10-25m (reef)
- Almeida Carvalho (Wreck) - 28m (wreck)
- ALMIRANTE VALDES - 21m (wreck)
- AMBOIM - 2m (wreck)
- ANNE SOPHIE - 52m (wreck)
- Arcanzil - 13m
- Archeological Site Faro - A - 10-25m (wreck)
- AREIERO DO TEJO - 5m (wreck)
- ARIOSTO - 5m (wreck)
- Armacao de Pera
Other Dive Centres in Algarve & Berlengas
Best Time to Dive in Algarve & Berlengas
The warmest water temperatures in Algarve & Berlengas occur in January, averaging 16.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 16.7°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 16.7°C (air: 13.9°C)
- February: 16.7°C (air: 14.4°C)
- March: 16.7°C (air: 14.4°C)
- April: 16.7°C (air: 15.5°C)
- May: 16.7°C (air: 16.9°C)
- June: 16.7°C (air: 18.0°C)
- July: 16.7°C (air: 18.7°C)
- August: 16.7°C (air: 19.0°C)
- September: 16.7°C (air: 19.3°C)
- October: 16.7°C (air: 18.4°C)
- November: 16.7°C (air: 16.7°C)
- December: 16.7°C (air: 15.3°C)
Marine Life in Algarve & Berlengas
Home to 121 recorded species including 61 reef fish, 20 whales & dolphins, 14 sharks & rays, 7 crabs & lobsters, 4 other, 3 hard corals.
Notable Marine Life
- Pollock (Trachurus trachurus) - Reef Fish
- Razorback (Balaenoptera physalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Short-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) - Whales & Dolphins
- Split (Scomber scombrus) - Reef Fish
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Northern krill (Meganyctiphanes norvegica) - Crabs & Lobsters
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Orca (Orcinus orca) - Whales & Dolphins
- Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) - Clams & Mussels
- Moonfish (Mola mola) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Algarve & Berlengas
Based on average water temperature of 16.7°C.
- Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 17°C water
- Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories