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Portugal is part of Europe- The currency used in Portugal is euro (EUR)
- The language of Portugal is Portuguese
- The capital of Portugal is Lisbon
- The time in Portugal is 19:06
- The coastline of Portugal is 1793 kilometres (1112 miles)
The climate in Portugal is maritime temperate; cool and rainy in north, warmer and drier in south (Mediterranean)
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Portugal Underwater Photo Sites 58 u/w photo dive sites found: Page 1 of 3
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Ridge of rock from -3m to -15m around a muddy bottom. Special license needed from the Setubal harbor authority. Diving is only possible during the turn of the tide and rarely exceeding 60 minutes bottom time due to the strong current. The ridge if covered with large colonies of ascideans and sea fans. The muddy bottom is ideal to find many sea slugs but a very good buoancy is required. Shore diving is possible from the Albarquel beach but there are no dive centers in that place.
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Wreck of the gunship "Faro" sunk in February 27th 1912 after colliding with a tugboat. The boiler is well preserved and houses large conger eels which often leave their dens to investigate nearby divers. Due to the nearby rivers, the bottom is covered with soft sediment which can easily affect visibility so a good buoyancy control is required. Besides all the animals living in the wreck, including the above mentioned conger eels, some forkbeards, numerous scorpionfish and octopuses, the sandy bottom also has interesting animals such as weevers, flatfish and headshield slugs. Macro subjects can also be found all around the wreck.
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Wreck of the Titan, a barge which was laying artificial reefs.
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On a good day Princess Alice is very hard to beat.
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Picture taken at Azores Bank in blue Atlantic ocean
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fantastic!
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Top dive site for blue shark encounters Condor Banks
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eye contact with a mobula ray
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A big scool of mobula-rays crossed us in a very short distance - a great impression!
| Facts about Ambrosio, Santa Maria, Azoren It is in Portugal- Ambrosio, Santa Maria, Azoren is in the Atlantic (European coastal).
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 30+ Metres 100+ Feet.
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Very nice spot to dive. Shallow and lighty dives
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Good for macro foto
| Facts about Praia do castelo, Albufeira- It is in Portugal
- Praia do castelo, Albufeira is in the Atlantic (European coastal).
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Paredes do cabo
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Foi um óptimo dia de mergulho.
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This spot is located in the Total Protection Area of the Prof. Luiz Saldanha Marine Park (included in the Arrábida Natural Park). Any human activity is prohibited in the spot, diving included. However, special licenses are given for scientific purposes.
The area serves as a nursery for several species of fish which can be found in the Marine Park.
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A large rock arch from the surface down to 15m deep with lots of small marine life (nudibranchs, small crustaceans) and some small holes packed with scorpion fish and topknots. And also the occasional moray and conger eels.
| Facts about Ponta da Passagem, Cabo Espichel- It is in Portugal
- Ponta da Passagem, Cabo Espichel is in the Atlantic (European coastal).
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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The name of the spot translates to Nudibranch Garden. And it's well deserved. The typical dive is made along a small drop between 10 and 12m deep where the shore line probably was once. The large amount of sponges and gorgonians with many hiding places make it a good spot for nudibranchs. The quantity and variety is tremendous. Visibility is rather poor but if you're into nudibranchs it really pays off.
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