Odisseia Azul - Centro de Mergulho

★★★★☆ 3 Milhas

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.

★★★★☆ 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.

★★★★☆ Jardim das Gorgónias

This spot is one of the most popular in the area, only because of its easy orientation and the diversity of life. The most common course is to keep the rock on your left side and circle around it, taking into account that the north side of the rock is less deep, allowing for a long dive.

★★★★☆ Baía da Armação

Set in a small bay by the shore, this spot (translated into English: Armação Bay) is a favourite because of its existing biodiversity.it is possible to dive here all year round because it is protected by high cliffs.

★★★★☆ Pedra do Leão

This site is home to a stone that looks like a lion. The diving is done next to its wall. There is a wide underneath passage that crosses through the rock. Around it, you can find smaller rocks covered with algae.

★★★★☆ Batelão

A small shipwreck of the barge that transported the stones appears in the construction of the new point of the harbor of Sesimbra.It is split in two but despite its small dimensions it is a very pleasant place for divers who are beginners or with less experience.

★★★★☆ Forte da Baralha

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.

★★★★☆ Ponta da Passagem

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.

★★★★☆ 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.

★★★★☆ Pedra das Âncoras

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.

★★★★☆ Arcanzil

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.

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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.

Aqualung

★★★★☆ Pedra do Meio

This dive site has a maximum depth of about 13m and consists of a shallow stone that extends from west to east near the exit of the port. Diving this site is very easy and you are always surrounded by life.

Aqualung

★★★★☆ Baleeira

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.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

★★★★☆ 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.