Scuba diving locations in Portugal:

When to scuba dive in Portugal:

The water temperatures vary from 15°C in winter, to around 21°C in summer. To avoid reduced visibility due to the rainy season, from April to October is best time to dive in the North.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Portugal:

• The Wilhelm Krag was sunk by the German U-boat, U-35, and now lies between 34 to 36 m, reaching 29 m at it’s higher part.
• The Torvore, a big Norwegian steam boat was carrying compressed coal when it was sunk by a German U-boat. It’s packed with life such as massive breams, lobsters, congers, sun-fish, sea-bass and more.
• The wreck of L’Ocean rests at a shallow depth of 9 metres, in a calm bay. You can see a fair amount of cannons, ammunition and huge anchors.
• The U1277 submarine, Oporto, rests at 31m on a sandy seabed, with the stern completely silted up and lying at about 45 degrees on her portside. The four torpedo launch tubes and the conning tower where the anti-aircraft guns were mounted are still visible.

The best spots to snorkel in Portugal:

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Population: is about 10,600,000 (2011)
• Time Zone: WET (GMT), Summer WEST (GMT+1)
• Main languages spoken: Portugese, Mirandese ## Diveable overseas territories:

Portuguese diving federations:

FEDERACAO PORTUGUESA ACTIVIDADES SUBAQUATICUAS (FPAS) is a member of Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS)

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):