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Faro Mourisca
Rocky lighthouse dive in the Ría de Pontevedra
A quiet shore dive with a rocky wall, lighthouse landmark, and calm-day timing needs.
About Faro Mourisca
Faro Mourisca is a rocky lighthouse dive in the Ría de Pontevedra, with the old beacon ruins still sitting below the current light. The route drops along a wall and crevice system rather than an open sand flat, so it feels like a compact, structure-led shore dive. It is usually a quiet site, but planning matters because the Atlantic-facing rocks are much less forgiving when swell or current builds. Expect octopus and reef fish on the wall, with the site rewarding calm-weather timing.
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Research Estimate At Faro Mourisca
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 7m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Faro Mourisca?
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Faro Mourisca Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 18m
Depth Note
The site is consistently described as a rocky wall and crevice profile with a shallow start and a gradual drop to a mid-teens maximum, rather than a single steep face.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Usually a quiet rocky site with the best feel on calm days; the entry and the wall become less forgiving as swell or current builds.
Safety & Access At Faro Mourisca
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Cold waterWaves
Safety Notes
Do not force the entry if swell or current is up. The rocky shoreline and Atlantic-facing exposure make calm windows the safest, easiest choice.
Access Restrictions
Use the site as a weather-window shore dive and confirm local access and permissions before entering, especially if conditions are marginal.
Legal Notes
Community and guide sources flag the need to verify diving permissions and comply with local laws and regulations before using the site.
Local Intel For Faro Mourisca
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Rocky dive starting around 7 m and descending to about 18 m.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. The rocky profile and exposure make scuba the better fit for most visits.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the interesting terrain sits on the rocky wall and is better appreciated underwater.
Wildlife at Faro Mourisca
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Recent Logged Visits At Faro Mourisca
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Faro Mourisca
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility7m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
