

Best for beginner divers, 6-12m, boat entry, mild current.
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.
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Because visibility can drop considerably, plan your dive for a period of settled weather and calm seas, as surface conditions directly affect clarity inside the cave. Confirm boat and guide availability locally before travel, as facilities are not fixed at this site.
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Depth
6-12m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners, though the overhead environment requires caution and prior discussion with a guide.
The site ranges from 6 to 12 metres in depth, with an average depth of 6 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Water temperatures range from 15C to 19C, with monthly averages between 15C and 19C.
The primary hazard is the overhead environment. Divers should also watch for boat traffic near the surface and be cautious of entanglement risks around reef structures.
Diving at Gruta da Pombeira in Cascais requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Gruta da Pombeira in Cascais. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.