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Martelo

Algarve, Portugal
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Shallow, calm boat dive ideal for beginner marine life observation.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
11m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a shallow experience, perfect for those new to diving or seeking a gentle underwater exploration. You might encounter octopus, crabs, and eels in this area. It’s a rewarding location for observing marine life in a relatively calm environment.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

shallowbeginner friendlyboat divemacro photographyoctopusrock formation

Marine Life

octopuscrabmoray eelconger eelcuttlefishsea breamnudibranchs

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow maximum depth and calm conditions make it perfect for new divers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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