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

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

39 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

4 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

19 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

7 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90

Goatfish

Goatfish

4 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 190

Conger Eel

Conger Eel

2 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

2 Sightings
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