

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Ponta da Atalaia in Sagres offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reefs, walls, and caves. Accessible only by boat, the site reaches depths between 5 and 25 metres with an average of 15 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 15 metres, and mild currents make the open reef and wall sections suitable for beginners. The site includes cave sections that present an overhead environment, requiring Advanced Open Water certification for entry. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection such as a 5mm wetsuit. Divers should carry a torch for the cave areas, even during daylight hours.
37.00267, -8.93223
avoid tight swim-throughs if swell is running
usually run as a coastal reef exploration
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
10-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-18°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The open reef and wall sections are suitable for beginners, though the cave areas require an Advanced Open Water certification due to the overhead environment.
The site depths range from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Ponta da Atalaia is a boat dive and requires a boat for access.
Divers must use a dive torch when entering the cave sections, even during daylight hours.
Water temperatures at the site range between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius.
Diving at Ponta da Atalaila in Sagres requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Ponta da Atalaila in Sagres are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.