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Quintal da Maria Luisa
Shallow reef garden with gorgonians, anemones, and rich fish life.
Local operator required
The local Armação de Pêra center services the site, so operator planning is the practical way to dive it.
A shallow Armação de Pêra reef garden with colorful benthic growth, modest visibility, and a local dive center nearby. It suits relaxed scuba when the winter sea state is calm.
About Quintal da Maria Luisa
Quintal da Maria Luisa is a shallow Algarve reef garden of colorful gorgonians and anemones on sedimentary rock near Armação de Pêra. It is known for dense benthic growth, rays, crabs, octopus, and a wide mix of fish, and the shallow profile makes it a good fit for careful buoyancy work, relaxed reef-diving days, and easy planning when conditions are calm.
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Research Estimate At Quintal da Maria Luisa
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 7m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Quintal da Maria Luisa?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Quintal da Maria Luisa Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 12m
Depth Note
Maximum depth is about 12 m, with a shallow start that is not usually the planning focus.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef garden with modest visibility and calmer winter windows.
Safety & Access At Quintal da Maria Luisa
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityRestricted access
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the gorgonian garden and plan around the modest visibility. Calm sea-state windows are more important than current here.
Access Restrictions
Plan this as a local-operator reef dive in the Armação de Pêra bay area.
Legal Notes
The reef sits in a protected marine area, so follow local marine-area rules and the operator briefing.
Local Intel For Quintal da Maria Luisa
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow benthic garden of gorgonians, sponges, and anemones over sedimentary rock.
Wildlife at Quintal da Maria Luisa
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Quintal da Maria Luisa
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Quintal da Maria Luisa
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility7m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
