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Protected marine-park context for the broader Albufeira reef area.
Dive Spot Guide•
Cravo Fora
Compact rocky reef with ledges and sheltered pockets.
Boat-accessed Algarve reef from Albufeira with an easy-read layout, mild current, and enough structure for relaxed guided scuba, freedive, or snorkel sessions.
About Cravo Fora
Cravo Fora is a compact rocky reef off Albufeira with a simple stone-slab layout, ledges, cracks, and sheltered pockets. Reached by boat, it reads easily underwater and rewards slow, controlled reef swimming. The site works well for newer certified divers on calm days, while still giving experienced teams enough structure and fish life to explore.
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Research Estimate At Cravo Fora
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 7m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Cravo Fora?
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Cravo Fora Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 18m
Depth Note
Reef top around 14 m, with the deepest area reaching about 18 m.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef with mild current and generally good visibility. Calm sea-state days give the cleanest and most comfortable dives.
Safety & Access At Cravo Fora
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the ledges and crevices, and treat the boat entry and exit as the main comfort points when the sea is moving.
Access Restrictions
Boat access with a local dive operator is the practical default; do not assume casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
The broader Albufeira reef system sits within the Pedra do Valado marine park, so current zone rules and operator guidance should be followed.
Local Intel For Cravo Fora
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth range and conditions are presented as appropriate for Open Water divers, with interest for more advanced divers exploring the crevices.
Freediving
Accessible depths make Cravo Fora workable for confident freedivers on calm days, though scuba gets the most out of the reef structure.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work on calm water, but the site is more rewarding once you can work the stone slab and crevices underwater.
Wildlife at Cravo Fora
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cravo Fora
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cravo Fora
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility7m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
