Pedra do Cravo
Protected Area
Recife do Algarve - Pedra do Valado
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) - Pedra do Cravo offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Pedra do Cravo is a solid pick for a relaxed afternoon dive, especially if you're newer to the sport or just getting your fins wet in the Algarve. Maxing out at 19 metres, it's an easy depth to manage, and we've found the conditions here are generally pretty mellow. You’ll weave around some interesting rock formations, keeping an eye out for octopus tucked into crevices and schools of small fish flitting past. It’s not going to blow your mind with massive pelagics, but it's a genuinely pleasant way to spend an hour underwater.
Typical Pedra do Cravo Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pedra do Cravo
Pedra do Cravo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pedra do Cravo, 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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