Catrapona is a popular spot for both recreational and technical divers in the Sesimbra area. It is located north of Cabo Espichel and, thus, exposed to prevalent waves and winds that normally hit the Portuguese occidental coast all year round.

This site is easily identified at the surface by its distinctive geological formation at the base of the cape. Waves and swell here create large water spurts (in rough weather you can even hear “roaring“). Underneath it - under calm conditions - there’s a cavern-like environment and beautiful walls to be explored.

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.

This site consists of several shelf-shaped rocks where lobsters like to seek refuge. It is nice to watch the lobster “antennas“ coming out of the shelves.

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 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.

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.

This spot is very pretty, due to the large variety of gorgonians that it has in its background.Usually, the dive here begins at 28-30mts and we can admire the gorgonians that almost cover the bottom as if it were a colourful carpet.