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Portugal Underwater Photo Sites (4)
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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| | Facts about Baleeira - Sesimbra |
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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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Small reef over sand with lots of small life.
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These are several groups of artificial reefs laid on sandy bottom between 15m and 32m deep.
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One of the best sites for diving in Portugal 
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Dia da república
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This is one of many spots with lot's of past to review
| Facts about Casa da Preta - Lado Azul - Ferreira do Zezere - Barragem Castelo Bode- It is in Portugal
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Porto Santo has a wonderful 7 mile long gold beach. A different approach, away from other usual diving spots in the island.
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A nice spot to find nudibranchs and other small animals living in the rock walls. Larger fish, like shoals of jackfish and triggerfish, may swim by so one must keep an eye on the "blue".
The island of Berlenga is a natural reserve with several dive spots for every certification level, including wrecks and technical spots. Access is made by boat (45 min ride) from the coastal town of Peniche where there are several dive centers. Sorties are usually full day with two dives and includes lunch.
| Facts about Tromba do Elefante - Berlengas- It is in Portugal
- Tromba do Elefante - Berlengas 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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Baixa do Silva - Madeira
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| | Facts about Pedra do Arcanzil |
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Remote islands located near Canary Islands. The area is protected and diving is possible only when allowed by Portuguese authorities. High diverity of species and clear water all year round. Best to go in the summer as the sea can be rough during winter.
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Um belo dia de mergulho em Peniche (Berlengas)
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Cabana Divers at Fonte da Telha, near Lisbon, does offer one of the best dive sites of the portuguese continental coast - Pedra da Lagoa. Average visibility is around 10m but can reach more than 15m ocasionally, and 20m exceptionally. Many different species can be observed, from huge schools of small fish to more than 1,5m Corvinas (Argyrosomus regius). Mola Mola is also very common. Lobsters, nudibranchs, several crabb types also very regular. Other common fish species are the blacktails, Gilt-head seabreams, European seabass, etc. Because of the rocky bottom, this diving spot also holds many colorful gorgonies.
| Facts about Pedra da Lagoa - Fonte da Telha- It is in Portugal
- Pedra da Lagoa - Fonte da Telha is in the Atlantic (European coastal).
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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