Arcanzil
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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.
In this area, you can observe several species like wrasses, seabreams, red mullets, nudibranchs, cuttlefish, octopuses, and more.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Octopus
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Nudibranch
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Grouper/Basslets
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#4
Snapper
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#5
Flounder
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#6
Crab
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#7
Wrasse
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#8
Goatfish
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#9
Moray Eel
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#10
Conger Eel
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