Portugal

Vila Baleira

Vila Baleira is a coastal town on Porto Santo Island, part of Portugal. While the island sits in the North Atlantic Ocean and offers access to Atlantic diving, Vila Baleira itself is mainly a gateway for divers visiting Porto Santo. Nearby dive centers operate on the island, with a range of sites around rocky reefs and wrecks, suitable for both beginners and more experienced divers. The local scene focuses on boat dives to nearby reefs and walls, with relatively calm Atlantic conditions typical of the region. If you’re aiming for dive-centered itineraries, plan day trips from Vila Baleira to the surrounding dive sites around Porto Santo.

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Vila Baleira is a coastal town on Porto Santo Island, part of Portugal. While the island sits in the North Atlantic Ocean and offers access to Atlantic diving, Vila Baleira itself is mainly a gateway for divers visiting Porto Santo. Nearby dive centers operate on the island, with a range of sites around rocky reefs and wrecks, suitable for both beginners and more experienced divers. The local scene focuses on boat dives to nearby reefs and walls, with relatively calm Atlantic conditions typical of the region. If you’re aiming for dive-centered itineraries, plan day trips from Vila Baleira to the surrounding dive sites around Porto Santo.

Essential information for traveling in Portugal

About Portugal

Sea

Bay of Biscay, Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic Oc...

Timezone

Atlantic/Madeira

Languages

PT

Demonym

Portuguese

Phone prefix

+351

Practicalities

Currency

EUR

Voltage

230

Plug type

Type C, Type F

Airports

LIS OPO FAO FNC PDL

Diving specifics

Temperature

°C

Depth units

meters

Pressure

bar

Regulators

DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Vila Baleira

The best time to dive in Vila Baleira

The best months to dive in Vila Baleira are from July to October. Temperatures are confortable (22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated

°C °F

01 - Jan. 01 - January

18 °C 20 °C 6/10

02 - Feb. 02 - Febuary

17 °C 19 °C 7/10

03 - Mar. 03 - March

17 °C 18 °C 5/10

04 - Apr. 04 - April

17 °C 19 °C 6/10

05 - May 05 - May

18 °C 19 °C 6/10

06 - Jun. 06 - June

20 °C 21 °C 7/10

07 - Jul. 07 - July

22 °C 23 °C 6/10

08 - Aug. 08 - August

22 °C 23 °C 6/10

09 - Sept. 09 - September

22 °C 23 °C 6/10

10 - Oct. 10 - October

22 °C 23 °C 7/10

11 - Nov. 11 - November

20 °C 22 °C 6/10

12 - Dec. 12 - December

18 °C 20 °C 5/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

Vila Baleira

Essential information for traveling in Portugal

About Portugal

Practicalities

Diving specifics

Dive sites and dive centers around Vila Baleira

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Nearby Dive Centers (1)

The best time to dive in Vila Baleira

The best months to dive in Vila Baleira are from July to October. Temperatures are confortable (22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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