Open Waters - Algarve & Berlengas
Open Waters operates in Portugal's Algarve region and the Berlengas archipelago. They're well-positioned for exploring the area's many dive sites, offering access to reefs and wrecks. We'd suggest them if you're looking to explore the Atlantic waters off Portugal, with options for varying skill levels depending on the specific site. Visibility can be temperamental, but the marine life is distinctly European.
- Location
- Algarve & Berlengas, Portugal, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 37.072697, -8.098823
- Phone
- +351289312258
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.openwaters-dive.com
- Address
- Rua Vereador Filipe Jonas 2, Quarteira, 8125-257, PO09, PRT
Dive Sites Near Open Waters
Open Waters 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