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Algarve (Lagos)

Atlantic reefs, cliff caves, and easy Algarve road trips from a sunlit harbor town

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 22 sources

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2 Anchors dive spot

2 Anchors

ReefWall

Beginner-friendly Albufeira boat wall dive with rocky crevices and sandy bottom.

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AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
2 Ancoras dive spot

2 Ancoras

ReefWall

Lagos reef wall dive with two historic anchors and macro life.

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Visibility8 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Almeida Carvalho (Wreck) dive spot

Almeida Carvalho (Wreck)

Artificial ReefDeepWreck

Purpose-sunk Algarve navy wreck with reef growth and overhead potential.

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Visibility15 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Âncoras dive spot

Âncoras

Wreck

Sheltered Lagos archaeological boat dive with historic anchors and reef life.

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AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
Cortinas dive spot

Cortinas

ReefWall

Short Lagos boat wall with channels and easy-profile scuba.

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Visibility6 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
CurrentNo current
Eden dive spot

Eden

ReefWall

Offshore reef wall and gorgonian dive off Albufeira

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Visibility12 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge