

Best for beginner divers, 4-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Baía da Flandres, located at Berlenga Grande in the Berlengas Archipelago, offers a shallow dive and snorkel experience ranging from 4 to 15 metres. The site features a small wreck and a cavern, accessible only by boat. Divers and snorkellers can encounter common species such as wrasses, flatworms, and Tompot blennies. Less frequently, the site hosts Common octopus, European common cuttlefish, sea stars, and various nudibranchs like Felimare villafranca and Felimare fontandraui. Scorpionfish, squat lobsters, slipper lobsters, and tricolor doris are occasionally recorded. With mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres, this site is suitable for beginners. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 19C throughout the year.
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Time dives for incoming tides when pelagic species approach the reef most frequently.
Book through authorised Berlengas operators who hold reserve diving permits.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jun
Common sightings include wrasses, flatworms, and Tompot blennies. You may also encounter Common octopus, European common cuttlefish, sea stars, and various nudibranchs, while scorpionfish and lobsters are occasionally present.
Yes, Baía da Flandres is considered suitable for beginners due to its shallow depth, which averages 12 metres, and mild currents.
The depth at Baía da Flandres ranges from 4 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located approximately 10,000 metres from the shore.
Yes, this site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Diving at Baía da Flandres in Peniche requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Baía da Flandres in Peniche. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Baía da Flandres in Peniche are June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Baía da Flandres in Peniche should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Baía da Flandres in Peniche typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Baía da Flandres in Peniche typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.