Barcaça (Wreck)

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This is the wreck of a barge located off the Cabedelo sandbank, on the mouth of the Douro River. It is perched on a sandy bottom 10 meters deep with northeast-southeast orientation. This site is accessible by the beach or by boat.

It is possible to see pans, octopuses, congers, and some species of crustaceans. Macro life can also be found in this wreck.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 300

Octopus

24 Sightings
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Total number of species: 7000

Crab

31 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3400

Shrimp

21 Sightings
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Total number of species: 190

Conger Eel

17 Sightings
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Total number of species: 90

Goatfish

4 Sightings
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