Sesimbra
Near Arrábida
A fishing town near Lisbon with several wrecks and the Arrábida Nature Park, a refuge of protected groupers.
Depth
5–30 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
18 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
May-October
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
45 USD / dive
The Arrábida marine nature park, one of the best protected grouper sanctuaries on the Iberian Atlantic coast.
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
137 species documented in Sesimbra
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
Least ConcernDorada
Sparus aurata
Morena mediterránea
Muraena helena
VulnerablePez luna
Mola mola
Not EvaluatedPulpo común
Octopus vulgaris
Sargo
Diplodus sargus
Abadejo
Pollachius pollachius
Aguja de mar
Syngnathus acus
Alitán
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Almeja de arena
Mya arenaria
Almeja fina
Ruditapes decussatus
Critically EndangeredAnguila europea
Anguilla anguilla
Nearby parks
What is there to see on land, near this site?
Arrábida
3 km away
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