Explore Berlengas

Diving in the Berlengas Nature Reserve offers an enchanting underwater journey just a short boat ride from the charming village of Peniche. Accessible from early spring through late autumn, this dive destination is perfect for those looking to explore the marine wonders of Portugal. The waters surrounding Berlenga Island are teeming with life, featuring large schools of sea bream, grouper, and the elusive conger eels. Divers might even be graced with the playful presence of dolphins both above and below the waves. The vibrant rock formations are home to octopi and a kaleidoscope of small, colorful fish, making every dive an adventure. The Berlengas are a haven for wreck diving enthusiasts, with many historic shipwrecks scattered around the islands, offering a glimpse into the region's rich maritime history. Whether you prefer shore dives or boat dives, the diverse environments of reefs, walls, and wrecks provide a unique and captivating experience for divers of all levels. The clear waters and rich marine biodiversity highlight the Berlengas as a must-visit destination, offering an unforgettable diving experience that blends natural beauty with historical intrigue.

Top Dive Sites

Mares

★★★★☆ Rabo de Asno

Sought after dive-spot in Farilhões. The rock of “Rabo-de-Asno” is covered in gorgonians and nudibranchs to admire. You can descend to 30m. At the bottom, a wide sinuous cave goes through the entire rock. Exploring the cave, with flashlights, allows you to see gorgonians and other marine life from wall to ceiling.

★★★★☆ Cemitério dos Navios

A grim name for one of the more incredible spot in Farilhões. Being less accessible, and exposed to the north, the cemetery is a testimony to the countless ships which sank in the nights and days of thick fog. The number of wrecks is such that is very difficult to differentiate between structures on the sea floor.

★★★★☆ Primavera (Wreck)

The most visited wreck on the island. Being very close to shore, it is an extremely accessible wreck with depths ranging from 16 to 24m. Although quite destroyed, there is so much to explore in this wreck full of marine life. Forkbeards and Jonh Dory’s are staples, with the very sparse sightings of elasmobranchs.

★★★★☆ Farilhão da Cova

This is an islet decorated with a gorgonian wall with the possibility of cave exploring. With a mainly rocky bottom, it is possible to observe big schools of fish flanking the rock. Usually, big forkbeards and triggerfish defend their lairs in these caves. Noticeably, one of these caves even has a freshwater spring.