LOLITA ORTEZ
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) - LOLITA ORTEZ offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
The Lolita Ortez wreck, just off Faro, is one of our favourite shallow dives in the Algarve. At only 11 metres, it's perfect for a long bottom time, giving you plenty of opportunity to explore. She was a fishing trawler, and you can still make out the outline of the stern and bow, though much of the superstructure has collapsed. We love poking around the debris field, where resident octopus often peek out from behind barnacle-encrusted plates. Look closely, and you'll spot scorpionfish camouflaged against the rust, and schools of juvenile sea bream flitting through the open sections. It’s a great spot for newer wreck divers or anyone who enjoys a relaxed potter around a piece of maritime history. Visibility can be a bit variable here, so we always try to hit it on a calm morning for the best light.
Typical LOLITA ORTEZ Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LOLITA ORTEZ
LOLITA ORTEZ Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LOLITA ORTEZ, 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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