Portugal
Baixa da Farol
About this Dive Site
Description
Baixa da Farol near Porto Santo is a captivating dive site renowned for its mesmerizing underwater vistas, featuring a vast expanse of garden eels swaying in the current. This rich reef environment also presents opportunities to encounter pelagic powerhouses like tuna and playful dolphins.
Best Time to Dive
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| 19°C | 19°C | 20°C | 21°C | 22°C | 23°C | 24°C | 25°C | 24°C | 23°C | 21°C | 20°C |
Peak Season
May, June, July, August, March, April, September, October
Mar
Increasing marine activity
Apr
Good visibility, diverse fish
May
Excellent visibility, potential for pelagic sightings
Jun
Peak season for diving, warm and clear waters
More monthly highlights
Jul
Ideal diving conditions, abundant marine life
Aug
Warmest water, excellent for extended dives
Sep
Continued excellent diving, possibility of manta rays
Oct
Mola mola sightings can be common
Nov
Transition to cooler waters
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