Ponta da Piedade Caves
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) - Ponta da Piedade Caves offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest cave diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Ponta da Piedade offers a cavern system dive, best suited for beginners. We descend to around 12 meters, exploring the intricate rock formations and swim-throughs. Sunlight filters through cracks in the ceiling, creating interesting light shafts. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for practicing buoyancy in an enclosed environment.
Typical Ponta da Piedade Caves Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ponta da Piedade Caves
Ponta da Piedade Caves Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ponta da Piedade Caves, 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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