Porto Santo Island

Porto Santo was the last Portuguese jewel to be known among the diving community, but was the first place where a shipwreck was purposely sunk for divers in Portugal, giving strength to the expression “last but not least”. Since it went down in 2000, the “Madeirense” wreck has gained importance in local tourism. Hundreds of …

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Garajau Marine Reserve

In 1986 was declared the first and only Marine Reserve in Portugal, with 6 miles in length, 376ha and around 600 meters wide. The intention was to protect the local and endemic species and to use the reserve has a nursery to develop and establish species such as the groupers and the monk seals. The …

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Arrábida

For sure the most exotic place in all Portugal. If it wasn’t for the Portuguese language sounding through the air, you would bet to be in a Caribbean bay or somewhere in Costa Rica. It is paradise all right, but a Portuguese one. If you turn your back to sea you will find magnificent 300 …

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Matosinhos

It’s not everyday you get the opportunity to dive in a sunk submarine. The U-1277 gives you that chance, if you have a discovery rip, this dive is a must. Sunken by its commander after the end of WWII, the U-1277 rests at 31 meters very well preserved, allowing you to recognize details like the …

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Berlengas Archipelago

Located 11 miles from Peniche one of Europe’s Surf Mecca, the Berlengas Archipelago is Heaven for tech-divers. If you are one, collect all the information about Berlengas and start planning your vacation now. If not, don’t worry, there are dozens of dive sites suitable for all diving certifications and experience. Great Berlenga is the larger …

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Algarve

From the fresh and deep waters around Sagres to the warm and calm waters of Portimão and Albufeira, Algarve has always welcomed divers from around the world more then any other region in Portugal. The Algarve is full of action and is the warmest place in Portugal, just a few hundred miles from Africa and …

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Sagres

  Diving in Sagres is probably the best way to refresh your ideas while staying in the Algarve. Located at the southern west tip of Europe, overlooking the Atlantic, just 40 miles from the center of the Algarve where all the action is. Diving in Sagres is excelent to get away from the city and …

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Species

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