Arcanzil is a rock formation located a few tens of meters south of the coast of Sesimbra, near Cape Espichel. It rises from the bottom (located at 15m) to the surface. It is rare for the top of the stone get completely submerged.

Rock formation located a few meters south of the coast of Sesimbra, near Cape Espichel. It rises from the bottom (located at 15m) to the surface. It is rare that the top of the stone gets completely submerged.

This is one of the most amazing and versatile spots in Sesimbra. There is a big canyon that has walls full of colorful life, like yellow sponges, nudibranchs, and anemones.

Baleeira is a bay with a small beach of rolled stones. This site is very good for beginners and for try dives. Even though most access this site from a boat, you can stay on the beach and start your dive from there as well.

Area of rock formations not very high but of very interesting relief, and where we can see some anchors lost there, average depth 15m and maximum 18m.

This place is very close to our famous wreck dive site: The River Gurara. The cave has a large entrance and, as we move forward, it divides into two.

This spot consists of a large rock with a slit that crosses it giving the sensation of being 2 separate rocks.It is possible to pass underneath from one side to the other because there is an opening in the form of an arc.

The “Cable Walls“ are located next to the Cabo Espichel cliff. The depth is about 12-15m and what makes it special are the traces of the River Gurara wreck which can be found. The stern part is about 100m to the south.

River Gurara MV was a Nigerian cargo motor vessel that sank on 26th February 1989 in Cape Espichel, during a strong storm. The ship broke in the middle, keeping its bow near the coast. This dive site is of the bow of the ship and has an average depth of 28m.

River Gurara MV was a Nigerian cargo motor vessel that sank on 26th February 1989 in Cape Espichel, during a strong storm.The ship broke in the middle, keeping its stern near the coast at an average depth of 23mts.