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Pedras Altas
Pedras Altas is a shore dive with high rocks and easy navigation.
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Shore-access Algarve site with high rocks, canyons, and a reef wall. Good for beginners and advanced divers on calm days.
About Pedras Altas
Pedras Altas is a shore-access site in front of Porto de Mós beach, built around very high rocks, canyons, and an impressive reef wall. It suits divers who like easy navigation, a straightforward entry, and a relaxed rock-and-marine-life profile rather than a heavy-current or coral-first dive. Calm days make it feel especially forgiving, with the wall and canyons doing the work of keeping the dive interesting.
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Research Estimate At Pedras Altas
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Pedras Altas?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pedras Altas Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 19m
Depth Note
High rock formations and a reef wall shape the main route.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Calm to lightly moving water, with the main limits coming from wind and visibility rather than current.
Safety & Access At Pedras Altas
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Waves
Safety Notes
Watch your footing on the beach-front entry and exit, and stay tidy around the rock wall and canyons. Calm days are the easiest days here.
Access Restrictions
Shore access in front of Porto de Mós beach; the site is easiest when wind and swell are light.
Legal Notes
Use the beach access respectfully and follow any local signage at Porto de Mós.
Local Intel For Pedras Altas
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Max depth is close to 19 m and the site is described as easy to navigate, making it suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
Freediving
Freediving works best on calm days over the upper rock structure and canyon edges; the main wall is more comfortable with steady conditions.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the primary draw, but calmer days can make the shallower rock edges pleasant to explore from the surface.
Wildlife at Pedras Altas
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pedras Altas
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pedras Altas
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
