Albufeira marina operator page covering reef, wall, and artificial-reef diving.
Ferro da Armação is a shore dive dive in Algarve (Lagos)
Ferro da Armação is a shore dive dive in Algarve (Lagos)
Ferro da Armação is a local shore dive in Algarve (Lagos). It brings together this site is reached by a short fast-boat ride from the beach at armação de pera. it sits around and features an old iron structure associated with tuna traps. it’s described as suitable for both beginners and more experienced divers, with varied marine life and colorful benthic growth. average depth is about , and the site is described as suitable for beginners through advanced divers. Shore access keeps the logistics direct and simple. It suits divers who want shore logistics and a simple entry plan.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 18m
Depth Note
Public descriptions report a maximum depth of 18 m; the shallow starting depth is not consistently published.
Best Season
Year-round; spring and autumn are often the most comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Offshore Atlantic conditions with usually weak to moderate current, variable visibility, and calmer windows in spring and autumn.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep a normal buoyancy and sea-state check before entry, and follow the local operator briefing.
Access Restrictions
Plan the local shore entry and exit carefully.
Legal Notes
Follow operator guidance and local marine-area rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A guided shore dive dive that rewards steady buoyancy and a normal local briefing.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Albufeira marina operator page covering reef, wall, and artificial-reef diving.
Official Albufeira sports brochure with year-round diving conditions and seasonal water temperatures.
Regional Algarve diving page with ordinary visibility guidance and weather-sensitive conditions.
Barlavento Algarve brochure describing generally weak-to-moderate current and year-round windows.
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