SANTA LUZIA
Protected Area
Arrabida
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) - SANTA LUZIA offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
The Santa Luzia offers a decent wreck dive off the Algarve coast. Resting at a comfortable 22 meters, it's an accessible site for most certified divers, not just the technical crowd. We've always found it a good spot for a relaxed dive, the motor vessel isn't huge, but there's enough structure to nose around. Look closely and you'll spot conger eels tucked into shadowy corners and schools of sea bream darting through the broken decks. It's a proper artificial reef now, with sponges and anemones clinging to every surface, a quiet reminder of the sea's reclaiming power.
Typical SANTA LUZIA 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Palmela Desporto
Casco Antiguo Portugal
Subala Material de Mergulho e Caça
Cipreia LDA - Sesimbra
Dive Club Cipreia
Sesimbra Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SANTA LUZIA
SANTA LUZIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SANTA LUZIA, 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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