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Lagosteiros

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.

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Cavernas

Because it resembles an intricate maze, this dive is a real challenge for the more adventurous. A large number of holes with and without exit, raising the adrenaline to all who visit them.

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Bifa

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.

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Catrapona

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.

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P-39

This dive site is an extensive rocky bottom area that lies at about 1.5 km west of Cape Espichel. Depth varies between 34-42m. Due to its location, the existence of strong currents is common.

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River Gurara Proa (Wreck)

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.

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River Gurara Popa

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.

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Cabo Submarino

Its name comes from the fact that there is an old communications cable, meanwhile already disabled, visible over some rock formations where a lot of life is concentrated, depth of about 20mts.

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Gruta dos Pampos

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.

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Paredes do Cabo

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.

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