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 & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Octopus
14
Total Sightings
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M
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J
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#2
Crab
13
Total Sightings
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A
M
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N
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#3
Shrimp
11
Total Sightings
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F
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A
M
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J
A
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O
N
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#4
Nudibranch
11
Total Sightings
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A
M
J
J
A
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D
#5
Moray Eel
7
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Wrasse
7
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Scorpionfish
4
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Sweetlips and Grunts
4
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Spiny Lobster
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
N
D
#10
Lobster
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
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S
O
N
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