MILTON
Protected Area
Estuário do Tejo
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) - MILTON offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
MILTON is a classic, shallow wreck dive, and we absolutely love it for a relaxing second dive or for divers getting comfortable with overhead environments. Sitting upright at just 10 metres, this old steamship is surprisingly intact given its age, resting on a sandy bottom. The ship’s superstructure is still recognisable, and you can swim through various cargo holds, which are now completely colonised by schooling fish. Look for moray eels tucked into the darker recesses, and we’ve often seen big schools of sea bream and even the occasional octopus here. The light penetration through the openings is fantastic, creating a moody, atmospheric dive without any real challenge. It's an ideal site for photographers and anyone keen to explore a piece of history without the complications of depth or strong currents.
Typical MILTON 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.
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Dive shops near MILTON
Nautilus-Sub
Escola de Mergulho de Lisboa
Camara Lisboa Clube
CNOCA
Didactic Turtle - Dive School & Tech Services
Dive Club Cipreia - Outprostore LISBOA/ALFRAGIDE
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MILTON
MILTON Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MILTON, 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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