Praia da Baleeira

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Located right by the harbour of Sagres is Praia da Baleeira, a spot sheltered from swells and winds, making it ideal for try-dives and courses, the reef has a maximum depth of 8-10 m , large areas of sand are perfect to practice and perfect scuba skills. the cliffs on the left are perfect for snorkelling

Typical species here are: cephalopods, nudibranchs, spider and devil crab, rays and different species of fish including some odd species like the pufferfish and the pipefish

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Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 300

Octopus

114 Sightings
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Total number of species: 7000

Crab

22 Sightings
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Total number of species: 120

Cuttlefish

16 Sightings
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Total number of species: 120

Flounder

12 Sightings
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Total number of species: 90

Goatfish

11 Sightings
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