Portugal

Porches

Porches - photo 1

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Porches sits on the Algarve coast of Portugal, a small town that serves as a gateway to the coastal diving of the region. The area around Porches offers access to saltwater dives along the Atlantic, with nearby centers typically focusing on shore and boat dives to reefs, walls, and caves along the coast. The town itself is more known for beaches and tourism infrastructure than as a dedicated dive hub, and there are no local freshwater dive sites within Porches; diving would involve trips to nearby coastal sites or larger coastal towns.

Essential information for traveling in Portugal

About Portugal

Sea
Bay of Biscay, Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic Oc...
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
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 Porches

Nearby Dive Sites (41)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Porches

The best time to dive in Porches

The best months to dive in Porches are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (24-25°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
13 °C
02 - Feb.
13 °C
03 - Mar.
14 °C
04 - Apr.
16 °C
05 - May
19 °C
06 - Jun.
24 °C
07 - Jul.
25 °C
08 - Aug.
25 °C
09 - Sept.
22 °C
10 - Oct.
21 °C
11 - Nov.
15 °C
12 - Dec.
12 °C

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

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