Dive-site story
Sunk deliberately in 2013 as part of the Ocean Revival artificial reef park off Portimão, the NRP Hermenegildo Capelo is a former Portuguese Navy frigate resting upright on a sandy seabed. Divers can explore exterior decks, weapons platforms, and specially prepared interior corridors with widened access points for overhead navigation.
Well-preserved naval frigate sitting upright on a clean sand floor
Multiple accessible interior compartments cleared and modified for safe penetration
Dense colonization by Atlantic marine fauna across the superstructure and gun mount areas
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn provide warmer sea temperatures and calmer conditions for offshore boat runs.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European conger eelConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey triggerfishBalistes capriscus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| White seabreamDiplodus sargus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spider crabMaja squinado | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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