Valados
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) - Valados offers some of Algarve & Berlengas's richest diving. Water ranges 15-19°C, warmest June, October, November.
Valados offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed time underwater. The site has a few small rocky outcrops, providing shelter for crabs and smaller fish. You'll likely spot some nudibranchs if you take it slow and really look. It's a nice easy option when conditions are calm.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Valados
Valados Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Valados, 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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