Quintal da Maria Luisa
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) - Quintal da Maria Luisa offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Quintal da Maria Luisa is a good spot for easing back into the water, or for newer divers finding their fins. At a consistent 11 metres, it’s a calm, shallow dive, usually with decent visibility, making it easy to relax and focus on technique. We’ve often seen cuttlefish here, doing their colour-change routines, and plenty of small crabs scuttling over the rocks. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a solid, enjoyable dive for a leisurely afternoon.
Typical Quintal da Maria Luisa Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Quintal da Maria Luisa
Quintal da Maria Luisa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Quintal da Maria Luisa, 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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