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About this site
Rocky lies along the Algarve coast near Faro, in southern Portugal, an area characterized by limestone cliffs, rocky reefs, and sheltered inlets facing the Atlantic. Dive sites in this stretch of coastline are typically accessed by boat from Faro or nearby towns such as Olhão or Faro's marina. The site reaches a maximum depth of around 12 metres and is rated a beginner dive over its rocky reef terrain.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Strawberry AnemoneActinia fragaceaReported here · unconfirmed
snakelocks anemoneAnemonia viridisReported here · unconfirmed
Marbled CrabPachygrapsus marmoratusReported here · unconfirmed
European Common CuttlefishSepia officinalisReported here · unconfirmed
Warty CrabEriphia verrucosaReported here · unconfirmed
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