TRITONA - Algarve & Berlengas

The Tritona is one of our favourites in the Algarve, a proper old sailing vessel that went down in ‘89 after breaking free in a storm. She’s a great example of how quickly the sea reclaims things. We’ve always found it an atmospheric dive, especially when the visibility is good and you can make out the whole profile against the blue. What makes her special is the way she’s opened up. The bow section is still fairly intact, but the midships and stern are quite broken, revealing ribs and frames like a skeleton. You can really get a sense of her structure, picking through the debris. Expect to see plenty of resident conger eels, tucked into any crevice they can find, and we often spot cuttlefish drifting around the broken hull. It’s a shallower wreck, which means good bottom times and usually decent light penetration, making her perfect for advanced open water divers looking for a relaxed wreck explore. Just keep an eye on the current if there's been recent bad weather; it can pick up a bit near the harbour entrance.

Location
Algarve & Berlengas, Portugal, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
37.118668, -8.525500
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Leixão da Gaivota

Best Time to Dive in Algarve & Berlengas

The warmest water temperatures in Algarve & Berlengas occur in January, averaging 16.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 16.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.7°C (air: 13.9°C)
  • February: 16.7°C (air: 14.4°C)
  • March: 16.7°C (air: 14.4°C)
  • April: 16.7°C (air: 15.5°C)
  • May: 16.7°C (air: 16.9°C)
  • June: 16.7°C (air: 18.0°C)
  • July: 16.7°C (air: 18.7°C)
  • August: 16.7°C (air: 19.0°C)
  • September: 16.7°C (air: 19.3°C)
  • October: 16.7°C (air: 18.4°C)
  • November: 16.7°C (air: 16.7°C)
  • December: 16.7°C (air: 15.3°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Algarve & Berlengas

Nearest Dive Centres to TRITONA

Marine Life in Algarve & Berlengas

Home to 121 recorded species including 61 reef fish, 20 whales & dolphins, 14 sharks & rays, 7 crabs & lobsters, 4 other, 3 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for TRITONA

Based on average water temperature of 16.7°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 17°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories