Maior Recife Natural de Portugal

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Largest Natural Reef in Portugal is located in Algarve - Armação de Pera. It is 4 nautical miles from the coast, with depths between 15 and 22 meters, and protected by the bay, allowing excellent diving conditions all year round.

In the various studies in Armação de Pêra Bay, more than 800 different species were identified, including fish (116), invertebrates (649) and algae (50).

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Octopus

14 Sightings
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Moray Eel

7 Sightings
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Wrasse

7 Sightings
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Crab

13 Sightings
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Shrimp

11 Sightings
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Nudibranch

11 Sightings
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Scorpionfish

10 Sightings
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Sand Eel

5 Sightings
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Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)

5 Sightings
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Sweetlips and Grunts

4 Sightings
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