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1Berlengas
Berlengas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Portugal, Costa de Lisboa, Peniche which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerBoat entry
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2Berlengas - Cova do Sono
Berlengas - Cova do Sono is also known as Berlengas - Cabeça de Elefante.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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4Flandres
Flandres is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Portugal, Costa de Lisboa, Peniche which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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5Mula, Estelas
Mula, Estelas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Portugal, Costa de Lisboa, Peniche which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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6Rabo de Asno
Rabo de Asno is a wide tunnel which crosses one of the Farilhões islets at approximately 30m deep. Although one can see both openings throughout the entire dive, lights are required (including backups). Inside one can find some large fish (Conger conger, for instance), sea fans, lobsters, spider crabs and occasional sea slugs. One should not miss the outside walls as they're covered with violet sea fans (Paramuricea clavata). ALso pay attention to the open waters as some pelagics may also be seen, like large schools of jackfish (Seriola rivoliana) or triggerfish (Balistes capriscus). Rabo de Asno is one of the Farilhões island, in the Natural Reserve of the Berlengas. This dive site can be reached from PENICHE. Rabo de Asno is also known as Gruta do Rabo de Asno.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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7Primavera
Italian steamer sunk in 1902 after a fire on board. The ship was carrying marble, both large blocks and small cubes. During the Summer there are usually many small boats at the surface so additional caution is recommended. Its position near the East side of the main island of Berlengas make it an easy dive. Use one of the dive centers in Peniche. Primavera is also known as Primavera wreck.
IntermediateMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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8Portinho da Areia Sul
Swimming from the beach towards West you'll find a series of canyons with vertical rock walls from 12m up to 3m deep. These are covered with sponges, soft coral (fam. Alcyoniidae), dozens of species of nudibranchs and other molluscs like octopuses, cuttlefish and squids. Local law and the heavy small boat traffic makes the use of signalling buoys mandatory. In spite of the shallow depth, divers should use SMBs for ascending to the surface. Current may be moderate so one should pay attention to the direction before starting the dive (start against the current so the way back will be helped by the current). Arriving at Peniche, go to the left towards the harbor and continue to the fortress ("Fortaleza"). Continue straight ahead towards Portinho da Areia. There's a restaurant near the beach with a parking lot. Portinho da Areia Sul is also known as Portinho da Areia.
BeginnerMax depth 23 ftShore entry
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9Maroudio Inglessi
Wreck of the Maroudio Inglessi which sunk in 1921 near the islets of Estelas, the western islets of Berlengas archipelago. Current near the surface can be very strong but may be calm under 10m. At the bottom one can easily find anchors and the large calders which serve as refuge for very large congers (Conger conger). Due to the depth and current, use of SMB is a must. It's located in a deep underwater canyon at the Baixa do Broeiro. Use on the the dive centers in Peniche Maroudio Inglessi is also known as Baixa do Broeiro.
BeginnerMax depth 114.8 ftBoat entry
Top dive shops in Leiria District
All 2Haliotis - Peniche
Book4.7 (113) · Peniche
ACUA SUB OESTE
Book4.6 (74) · Peniche
Leiria District diving guide
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Are there dive shops in Leiria District?
Zentacle lists 2 dive shops in Leiria District. The top-rated are Haliotis - Peniche (4.7 from 113 reviews) and ACUA SUB OESTE (4.6 from 74 reviews).