Canhoneira Faro

★★★★☆ (12)

Hundred year old wreck, mainly the boiler of the shiop can be seen, as well as some spreaded metal parts. Surrounded by sand, this small wreck works like a shelter for small creatures and many small kind of fish. Intersting for novice divers or even keen wreck divers who like to dive in a piece of history!

Many conguers can be spoted here as well as morey eel, octopus, nudibranches and crabs. The wreck its like a nursery for small fish.

Dive Activity

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

TRIBEMAR SCUBA DIVING

TRIBEMAR SCUBA DIVING

R. dos CTT 40 C/V Zona Industrial, Vale da Arrancada, Portimão, Portugal, 8500-483 Portimao, PO14 - Portugal
Buddy Dive and Friends

Buddy Dive and Friends

Rua Frei Miguel Anunciação, nº16, 8500-681 Portimão, PO09 - Portugal

Dive Sites Nearby

WeDive, 8600-295 Lagos
Rondão Alvo (★3.9)

Rondão Alvo (★3.9)

Rondão is located outside of Porto de Mós Beach,. It’s composed by pronounced rock formations elevating a few meters from the ground. Through the many canyons we can find different kinds of sea life and good sized gorgonian coral. A groove big enough for a diver to peek in can be found there, torch recommended.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Pedras Altas (★4.0)

Pedras Altas (★4.0)

Pedras Altas, located in front of Porto de Mós beach, its an amazing dive spot. Here we can find nice rock formations around an impressive reef wall. Maximum depth close to 19m, ideal for beginner or advanced divers due to the ease of navigating here and usually with no significant currents.
WeDive, 8600-295 Lagos
Cortinas (★4.0)

Cortinas (★4.0)

Reef wall located at 15min away from the dock. Nice rocky configuration with dive troughs. Recommended use of torch, conger eels, big spider crabs, rays and a lot of different nudibranchs can be spotted on this dive site. Dive site suitable for all divers experience level. Maximum depth 16m.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Paredes do Porto de Mós (★4.0)

Paredes do Porto de Mós (★4.0)

Great rocky elevation. This place creates a perfect environment for conger eel and morays due to the porosity of the rock. The use of a flashlight is recommended.
Aqualung
Âncoras (★4.0)

Âncoras (★4.0)

Archaeological diving site where you can see anchors from 17th, 18th an 19th century. The possibility of diving between rock formations, draws much attention to this point. Maximum depth of 17m
WeDive, 8600-295 Lagos
Rocha Negra (★3.9)

Rocha Negra (★3.9)

Rocha Negra is the our most western dive spot, named after the rock formations that elevates from the sea level with a distinctive darker color. Extensive reef wall pointing south direction, covered with multi coloured gorgonian coral.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Ponta da Piedade Caves (★4.1)

Ponta da Piedade Caves (★4.1)

Small cave formation at Ponta da Piedade. Here we can experience a dive in a semi closed environment. Day light is allows visible and the absent of tight restrictions make this dive accessible to all range of certified divers. Dive spot only accessible in the low season due to the heavy boat traffic.
Mares
Canavial (★4.1)

Canavial (★4.1)

A combination of stone, sand, and ranging from 3 – 8m in depth, makes this place perfect for training dives and Try Scuba. It is also a good option to combine diving and snorkeling experiences.
Aqualung
Martelo (★4.1)

Martelo (★4.1)

Martelo or Table Rock, is a rock formation just 10 min away from the harbour. This dive site it’s in a protected location, sheltered from the western swell and wind thus, making of this site a great location for relaxed training and an enjoyable dive for beginners.
Mares
Hermenegildo Capelo (Wreck) (★4.2)

Hermenegildo Capelo (Wreck) (★4.2)

The Ocean Revival Underwater Park, demarcated on the surface by signalling buoys, consists of four Portuguese Navy ships that serve as artificial reefs unique in the world, with Hermenegildo Capelo being one of these 4 ships.
EasyDivers Unipessoal Lda, 8200-371 Albufeira
Almeida Carvalho (Wreck) (★4.3)

Almeida Carvalho (Wreck) (★4.3)

The Ocean Revival underwater park, off the Algarve coast of Portugal, is demarcated on the surface by signalling buoys and consists of four Portuguese Navy ships that serve as unique artificial reefs. The Almeida Carvalho is one of these ships. Length 64m, Width-12m, Sunked on 21-September-2013. Max depth- 30m!
Sergio N. (#2982278)
Oliveira e Carmo (Wreck) (★4.0)

Oliveira e Carmo (Wreck) (★4.0)

The Ocean Revival underwater park, off the Algarve coast of Portugal, is demarcated on the surface by signalling buoys and consists of four Portuguese Navy ships that serve as unique artificial reefs. The Oliveira e Carmo is one of these ships.
Scubapro
Navio Zambeze (Wreck) (★3.7)

Navio Zambeze (Wreck) (★3.7)

The Ocean Revival underwater park, marked on the surface by signalling buoys, consists of four Portuguese Navy ships that serve as unique artificial reefs, with the Zambeze being one of these ships.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Propellers Paradise (★4.2)

Propellers Paradise (★4.2)

It is an old Tuna fish trawler wreck. Wreckage around a five-bladed propeller. Surrounded by sand it becomes a true oasis for marine life. Shallow dive with no more than 11m depth. Ideal for entry level divers or even macro photography. Can surprise with occasionaly appearance of Sea Horses.
Mares
Castelo de Neptuno (★3.7)

Castelo de Neptuno (★3.7)

Round shaped reef with various craters and dive troughs. Maximum depth of 13m. Ideal for all kind of divers, from the novice ones to the more enthusiastic who are searching for a funny chillout dive. Ideal for macro photography.
Diver´s Cove Portugal, 8400-558 Carvoeiro / Lagoa / Algarve
Praia do Pintadinho (★4.0)

Praia do Pintadinho (★4.0)

The beautiful beach of Pintadinho is about 10 minutes west of Carvoeiro. Perfect dive site to start a your diving courses or refreshing your skills, since you reach a maximum deapth of 10m. Between Sand and rocks you can observe 2 anchors and a canon..