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Local operator overview of Cascais boat diving around the marina and marine reserve, including reef depth bands and local marine life context.
Dive Spot Guide•
Maria Alice
Boat-access Cascais reef with octopus, wrasse, and rock relief.
Usually dived on a short boat run from Cascais marina, with rocky reef and white sand patches that are nicest in settled Atlantic weather.
About Maria Alice
Maria Alice is a compact Cascais reef dived for rocky outcrops, pale sand channels, and the kind of Atlantic temperate life that rewards slow looking rather than big-ticket spectacle. It works best as a short boat-supported local dive, where octopus, wrasse, and bream give the site its character and settled sea state makes the reef feel relaxed and photogenic.
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Research Estimate At Maria Alice
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Maria Alice?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Maria Alice Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 19m
Depth Note
Reef spans roughly 8–19 m depth.
Best Season
Maria Alice is dived year-round when Atlantic conditions cooperate, with many local operators favouring calmer windows from late spring into autumn for easier boat days and warmer water.
Typical Conditions
Expect open-coast Atlantic variability rather than protected-bay calm, with comfort and clarity improving noticeably on settled days.
Local Intel For Maria Alice
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Maria Alice is best treated as a local boat reef for relaxed no-rush exploration, where the reward is terrain and small-to-medium marine life rather than a long navigation objective.
Wildlife at Maria Alice
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Maria Alice
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Maria Alice
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
