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Dive Spot Guide•
Pedra do Lavagante
Boat-accessed wall reef off Albufeira with recesses
Local operator required
Boat access from Albufeira Marina makes a local operator the practical way to reach the reef.
Use a local boat operator; Pedra do Lavagante suits a guided wall dive with a torch, careful buoyancy, and calm-weather timing.
About Pedra do Lavagante
Pedra do Lavagante is a boat-accessed natural reef off Albufeira with a wall-style profile, small recesses, and occasional cave-like spaces that shelter shy fish. The reef runs east-west and slopes from a shallow crest to sand, so it works best as a guided boat dive in calm weather. A torch helps bring out the reef colors and the life under the rocks, including corals, sponges, forkbeard, and pouting.
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Research Estimate At Pedra do Lavagante
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Pedra do Lavagante?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pedra do Lavagante Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m - 20m
Depth Note
Reef top reported at 16–17 m, with sand at about 20 m.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Best in calm winter windows, with modest current and a wall profile that rewards slow, close inspection.
Safety & Access At Pedra do Lavagante
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentWaves
Safety Notes
Use a torch around the recesses and under-rock areas, and keep an eye on the sea state because this is a boat-accessed reef.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; not a shore entry.
Legal Notes
Confirm any temporary sea-state, marina, or marine-area restrictions with the operator before departure.
Local Intel For Pedra do Lavagante
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a boat dive with slow buoyancy, a torch, and attention to the recesses and under-rock life.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the boat access and wall profile make it a better fit for scuba.
Snorkeling
Not an ideal casual snorkel spot. The main features sit below the surface, so snorkel use is limited to very calm conditions.
Recent Logged Visits At Pedra do Lavagante
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pedra do Lavagante
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
