Cliff Coast (Cape St Vincent)
The south-westernmost point of mainland Europe, with cold, nutrient-rich Atlantic water from the Portugal Current.
Depth
5–30 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
12 m
Water temperature
17 °C
Current
Strong
Access
Boat
Best time
May-October
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
45 USD / dive
The south-westernmost point of mainland Europe, with cold, nutrient-rich Atlantic water from the Portugal Current.
Location
See on the interactive map137 species documented in Cliff Coast (Cape St Vincent)
Least ConcernDelfín común
Delphinus delphis
Least ConcernDorada
Sparus aurata
Morena mediterránea
Muraena helena
VulnerablePez luna
Mola mola
Not EvaluatedPulpo común
Octopus vulgaris
Sargo
Diplodus sargus
VulnerableTortuga boba
Caretta caretta
Abadejo
Pollachius pollachius
Aguja de mar
Syngnathus acus
Alitán
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Almeja de arena
Mya arenaria
Almeja fina
Ruditapes decussatus
Ecosystem
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