Grutas Da Atalaia
Protected Area
Ria de Alvor
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) - Grutas Da Atalaia offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest cave diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Grutas Da Atalaia offers a network of small caves and swim-throughs, with depths ranging from 10 to 25 metres. It's a site that rewards careful exploration, revealing interesting rock formations as you navigate the different sections. While large pelagics are rare here, it’s a good spot for observing smaller reef fish and crustaceans sheltering in the nooks. We’d suggest this dive for those who enjoy the intricate challenge of cave diving without extreme depth.
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 Grutas Da Atalaia
Grutas Da Atalaia Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Grutas Da Atalaia, 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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