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Amigos do Mar

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.2 12 especies 24 colaboradores

Amigos do Mar offers year-round diving off Portugal's coast with documented marine life and active community support.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Shore entry

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Actividad
dive
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Pulpo

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.7 kn
Olas
1.6 m
Agua
13.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (33%)
Now: NNE (21°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 2.4m

Próxima: Baja a las 02:00 (-0.87m)

+0.8 m0 m-1.6 m
▼ 02:00 · -0.87m ▲ 09:00 · +0.09m ▼ 15:00 · -0.84m ▲ 22:00 · -0.11m Ahora -0.3m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV6.1 · high Aire PM2.55 · good 07:18 19:39
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 7.3 1.62 6 0mm
09-19 5 1.6 6 0mm
09-20 4.7 1.18 6 0mm
09-21 4.2 1.02 6 0mm
09-22 4.4 1.12 6 0mm
09-23 5.1 1.38 6 0mm
09-24 4.7 1.36 6 0mm

About this spot

Amigos do Mar is a dive site in Portugal accessible throughout the year. The spot has drawn enough diver interest to generate 12 recorded species observations and three community videos, suggesting consistent marine activity worth exploring. The site sits outside a marine protected area, which may influence local regulations and access. Divers planning a visit should confirm current conditions and any local requirements before heading out. Year-round access means you can dive here across seasons, though specific water conditions and visibility vary. Community documentation—including video content from multiple contributors—provides real-world insight into what to expect. These resources help new divers prepare for the site's particular challenges and rewards. The 12 species observations on file indicate the area supports recognizable marine life worth photographing and studying. Before diving Amigos do Mar, verify local entry requirements, check weather forecasts, and connect with local operators familiar with current site conditions.

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Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Pulpo

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 463km · ~106kg · €2

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 5h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Amigos do Mar?

Amigos do Mar is accessible year-round. Water conditions and visibility may shift with season, so check current reports and local forecasts before booking your dive.

What depth and difficulty level is this site?

Depth and difficulty ratings for Amigos do Mar are not currently documented. Contact local dive operators or review community videos to assess whether the site matches your experience level.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations are recorded at Amigos do Mar. Community videos provide visual documentation of local marine life, offering the best preview of what divers encounter on-site.

Do I need permits or special access?

Amigos do Mar lies outside a marine protected area. Confirm local regulations and any entry requirements with Portuguese authorities or nearby dive operators before your trip.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Centro de Alto Rendimento de Surf de Viana do Castelo

1.7 km
Escuela de surf

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

12 registros · 4 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Phorcus lineatus

Gastropoda · Trochidae
GBIF
Última observación:
29 ene 2026
×1registros

Siphonaria pectinata

Gastropoda · Siphonariidae
GBIF
Última observación:
29 ene 2026
×1registros

Actinia equina

Anthozoa · Actiniidae
GBIF
Última observación:
28 ene 2026
×9registros

Talitrus saltator

Malacostraca · Talitridae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Amigos do Mar - Viagem de Mergulho Açores Graciosa

José Costa
💬 1 top comments
  • qe waii yo quiero hacer submarinismo^^

    @celiamayoralc · 👍 0

Amigos do Mar Viagem de Mergulho Açores - S. Miguel

Egasdive

Portugal Diving - Aguda - Mar Amigo (wreck) - 2024-08-28

Filipe Resao
wind peaks Jul-Mar-May, calmest Jan-Feb-Sep, dry Apr-Sep.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Aug (0/100) Now: Sep (0/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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