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

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Octopus

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Crab

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Cuttlefish

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Flounder

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Goatfish

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Scorpionfish

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Wrasse

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Conger Eel

4 Sightings
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Nudibranch

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