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Dive Spot Guide•
Pedra do Cravo
Boat-accessed reef with layered rock and sandy patches.
Local operator required
Short boat run from Albufeira Marina via a local dive operator.
Relaxed reef navigation with sheltered pockets; a short boat run from Albufeira makes this a low-friction dive on calm days.
About Pedra do Cravo
Pedra do Cravo is a boat-accessed rocky reef off Albufeira with layered slabs, sandy patches, and small re-entrances that break up the route. The reef is easy to read underwater, with shelter in the cracks for lobsters and reef fish and enough structure for a relaxed navigation dive. Plan it as a calm-day boat dive rather than an exposed wall: the site rewards steady buoyancy, close reef work, and attention around broken coral rubble and the rock edge.
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Research Estimate At Pedra do Cravo
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 7m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Pedra do Cravo?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pedra do Cravo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 20m
Depth Note
Published listings vary between 17 m and 20 m for the deeper section, with sand and rock relief above that.
Best Season
winter to early spring
Typical Conditions
Ordinary conditions are moderate rather than dramatic: modest visibility, a readable reef profile, and calmer-weather windows.
Safety & Access At Pedra do Cravo
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Sharp coral
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around broken coral and rock recesses, and treat the reef edge as the main abrasion point.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; usually arranged through a local Albufeira operator.
Legal Notes
This reef corridor sits in the Pedra do Valado marine-park area; check current park and operator rules.
Local Intel For Pedra do Cravo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for relaxed reef dives and buoyancy practice around rock, sand, and small re-entrances.
Recent Logged Visits At Pedra do Cravo
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pedra do Cravo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility7m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
