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Pedra da Âncora
Rocky formation where the
maximum top lies at around 2 meters high. It is a spot where marine life
finds food and shelter below the natural rock holes. The more frequent
species are Conger eels, Octopus, Lobster, Crab, etc. Congers do offer
a nice show as they often swim very close to divers. Sunfish also appear
occasionally in this area. Beautiful and colorful Gorgonias are all around
in the rocky bottom. Average visibility rounds 5 to 20m and maximum depth
is 36m. Diving in this place does require some experience. There are
some points of reference to follow however is under the rocks that we
can do some great findings as far as marine life is concerned.
Pedra da Lagoa
Located
near “Lagoa de Albufeira” and standing over a white
sandy bottom, some big and split rock formations offer some magic moments.
Beautiful Nudibranchs, king size Congers, several Seabram types, Octopus,
Squids and many other occasional species in reasonable sized schools. Sunfish
(Mola Mola) is a common visitor in these waters allowing great photos.
This dive does require some diving experience as average depth is 26m and maximum depth is 29m.
Like other diving spots in the area, all formations are covered with beautiful and colorful Gorgonias.
This dive does require some diving experience as average depth is 26m and maximum depth is 29m.
Like other diving spots in the area, all formations are covered with beautiful and colorful Gorgonias.
Some
miles away from the coastline lies an old tug boat in very good condition
however only accessible with some special sea conditions. It offers to
more experienced divers some very nice moments as holds some resident fish
species that find there a shelter against natural predators. The dive must
be very well planned because of the depth of 33 to 36 meters and some special
attention is required not to touch the sandy bottom as visibility might
get compromised.
With a maximum depth of 18m this dive
can be a real surprise. Some fish species not found in other dives in
the area lie around this formation. Canyons and tunnels are delightful
to divers as a lot of time can be spent in this place. Lobsters, Crabs,
Octopus and squids are all around the place and ready to be found. As
a curiosity, a telecommunications Submarine cable crosses the area and
can also be used as a reference for orientation.
Near to Praia do Meco, this spot offers
particular diving conditions. Big rocks with several swim-through provide
an excellent challenge for underwater orientation.
A place for technical divers where
they can enjoy the beauty of an underwater cliff, that in some places
reaches 10 meters high. Here divers can spot several anthias, Sun fishes
and the coral specie Dendrophyllia ramea.
A
visit to an always different world. It's common the wording "there aren't two equal dives at Malha".
Here you can find a big variety of algae, anemones, and gorgonies that
remind us a garden. Marine life with several shoal of fish swimming in
harmony, friendly octopus and some occasional eagle rays, make of this
place one of the best for observing Portuguese marine species.
