Maria Alice is a reef site located off the coast of Cascais, Portugal, offering a practical environment for beginner divers. The site features a reef structure at depths ranging from 8 to 13 metres. Divers can encounter common species such as the Tompot Blenny and Tricolor Doris, alongside less frequent sightings of Common Octopus, Scorpionfish, Catshark, Wrasses, Slipper Lobster, Felimare villafranca, Squat Lobster, Sea Star, Crab, Sea Hare, Spirograph, and Cod. Access is by boat, with visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures range from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius, requiring adequate thermal protection. Be mindful of moderate currents, potential entanglement risks, and sea urchins on the reef.

Gruta da Pombeira is a cave dive located in Cascais, Portugal, offering an overhead environment at depths ranging from 6 to 12 metres. With an average depth of 6 metres, it provides a shallow cave experience suitable for beginners, though divers must be mindful of the overhead environment and potential entanglement risks around reef structures. Access is exclusively by boat, and currents are generally mild. Visibility can be variable and is influenced by surface conditions, so planning dives during periods of settled weather is recommended. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 19C throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection.

Boca do Inferno is a reef site in Cascais, Portugal, named for the large rocky recess found along the coast. Divers explore depths ranging from 9 to 16 metres, where the reef structure transitions into sandy bottoms. The site features various gorges and is known for its diverse marine life, including common octopus, scorpionfish, catsharks, and various wrasses. Nudibranchs such as the tricolor doris and felimare villafranca are also present. Due to strong currents, surge, and surf, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Shore entry is required, and conditions vary with visibility ranging from 1 to 25 metres. Water temperatures remain cold, typically between 15C and 18C throughout the year.

Furada is a reef and cave site located 500 metres off the coast of Cascais, Portugal. Accessible only by boat, the site features depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres with mild currents. Divers can encounter marine life including the common octopus, European common cuttlefish, wrasses, catshark, slipper lobster, tricolor doris, felimare villafranca, grey triggerfish, scorpionfish, tompot blenny, sea hare, crab, bream, and sea star. The cave creates an overhead environment, requiring divers to carry a torch and maintain proximity to their guide. Visibility is variable and can be limited, so checking local conditions before departure is recommended. Water temperatures range between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius.

Pedra do Spinola is a reef site located off the coast of Cascais, Portugal. This site is accessed by boat and features a structure that reaches depths of 20 metres, though the wall drops to 42 metres. Divers can expect mild currents, although conditions vary with surge and swell. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures remain between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year, requiring appropriate thermal protection. Due to boat traffic in the area, divers must carry and deploy a surface marker buoy upon ascent. This site is suited for intermediate divers.

Pedra da Nau is a combined natural and artificial reef located in Cascais, Portugal. This site offers a manageable experience for beginners, with depths ranging from the surface to 18 metres and an average depth of 12 metres. Divers enter directly from the shore to explore the reef structures. Conditions feature mild currents, though visibility can be variable. Water temperatures remain between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year, requiring a 5 mm wetsuit and hood for comfort. Divers should remain vigilant regarding boat traffic in the area and be cautious of sharp rock formations while navigating the reef.

Principes is a shallow reef located 500 metres off the coast of Cascais, Portugal. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres, and currents are generally mild. Divers may encounter species such as the Tompot Blenny, European Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, Slipper Lobster, Tricolor Doris, wrasses, catsharks, scorpionfish, Felimare villafranca, Grey Triggerfish, Spirograph, sea hares, and various crabs. Rare sightings of the Gray Seal have also been recorded. All entries are conducted via boat, and divers must remain vigilant regarding boat traffic when surfacing.

Baía da Guia is a shallow reef site in Cascais, Portugal, offering depths between 0 and 8 metres. This location is suitable for beginners looking to build confidence in the ocean. Divers access the site from the shore, where they should exercise caution due to potential surf and shore breaks. Visibility varies from 3 to 15 metres, and currents are generally mild. Water temperatures range from 15C to 19C throughout the year, making a 5mm wetsuit advisable. Divers should wear protective footwear to navigate the rocky substrate safely. Monitor local conditions closely before entering the water.