SPATHARI
Protected Area
Sintra / Cascais
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) - SPATHARI offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Spathari sits in surprisingly shallow water, making it a different kind of wreck dive. We're talking two metres, max, so it's more like a snorkel or a very relaxed dive. This is the remains of a steamship, broken up and scattered, and because it’s so shallow, the light really plays across the pieces. You’ll find sections of hull and machinery, now completely taken over by small crabs scuttling over the metal and schools of juvenile fish darting between the rusty plates. It’s a site for those who enjoy pottering, exploring the details, and seeing how the ocean reclaims things – perfect for a long bottom time or even a second dive after something deeper.
Typical SPATHARI Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Santa Cruz Dive House
GRUPO RECREATIVO DE MATOS CHEIRINHOS
SPOT Freedive
CascaisDive
Didactic Turtle - Dive School & Tech Services
Clube Naval de Cascais
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SPATHARI
SPATHARI Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SPATHARI, 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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