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    Tunnels & Bridge dive site
    cave
    8m
    Beginner
    Algarve & Berlengas, Portugal
    Recife do Algarve - Pedra do Valado

    Tunnels & Bridge

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    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) - Tunnels & Bridge offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest cave diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 116+ species recorded
    Water15-19°C · warmest June, October, November
    CharacterCave dive · max 8m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Down in the Algarve, Tunnels & Bridge is a pretty gentle introduction to cave diving. At a maximum depth of 8 metres, it’s mostly about the light play and the feeling of being in an enclosed space without any real technical demands. We usually see plenty of small wrasse darting in and out of the cracks, and the rock formations themselves are interesting enough to keep your attention. It’s a good spot for newer divers to build confidence, or for anyone looking for a relaxed, shallow dive when the sea conditions are calm. Just keep an eye on your buoyancy; the silty bottom gets stirred up quickly.

    Typical Tunnels & Bridge Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tunnels & Bridge

    Tunnels & Bridge Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Tunnels & Bridge, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.92, -8.81) (40km away)

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    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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