Praia do Martinhal (Martinhal Beach)
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) - Praia do Martinhal (Martinhal Beach) offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Praia do Martinhal is a gentle introduction to Algarve diving, particularly good for those just getting their fins wet. The maximum depth of 7m keeps things relaxed, making it ideal for open water students or anyone wanting a chill dip. We often spot cuttlefish here, especially in the sand flats just off the rocky patches, and there are usually plenty of small wrasse darting between the rocks. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for a shallower beach dive, but on a good day, it’s a perfectly pleasant spot to spend an hour or so, easing back into diving.
Typical Praia do Martinhal (Martinhal Beach) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Praia do Martinhal (Martinhal Beach)
Praia do Martinhal (Martinhal Beach) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Praia do Martinhal (Martinhal Beach), 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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