Arrábida Reef Dive Site — Portugal

Arrábida Reef dive site in Portugal

About Arrábida Reef

Part of the Arrábida Marine Reserve near Setúbal. A unique meeting point of Mediterranean and Atlantic species. Rocky reef with dense kelp forests and large conger eels. Seahorses inhabit the seagrass.

Site Information

  • Depth: 6–24 m
  • Difficulty: intermediate
  • Site type: reef
  • Current: Can have swell and current
  • Best time: May–Oct
  • Region: Portugal

Highlights

  • Kelp Forest
  • Seahorses
  • Conger Eels
  • Marine Reserve

Marine Life at Arrábida Reef

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