

Best for beginner divers, 1-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Praia da Mareta East Cliffs in Sagres offers a rocky shoreline featuring submerged boulders and small caves. This site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 12 metres and an average depth of 7 metres. Access is via the shore, and conditions typically include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 19C, making a wetsuit recommended year-round. The site is best explored during low tide when sunlight illuminates the crevices. Parking is available nearby for visitors. Typical dives last around 30 minutes, and the location is well-regarded for snorkelling.
37.00480, -8.93780
The east end of the beach is the quieter side.
The beach is within walking distance of the center of Sagres. There is parking on the road above the beach.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 12m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 7 metres.
The depth ranges from 1 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4/5.
The primary hazard at this site is the cold water temperature.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Praia da Mareta (East Cliffs) in Sagres. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.
Praia da Mareta (East Cliffs) in Sagres typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Praia da Mareta (East Cliffs) in Sagres typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.