Sesimbra boat-trip support, including night-dive and equipment options.
Deep Sesimbra gorgonian reef with a sunfish cleaning station.
Deep Sesimbra gorgonian reef with a sunfish cleaning station.
Pedra da Milu is a deep Sesimbra gorgonian reef with a colorful carpet-like backdrop and a strong identity as a macro and sunfish site. It is a boat dive that starts deep, so the main planning variables are depth, current, and the winter visibility window rather than distance or entry convenience. Divers come here for the gorgonian cover and the chance to see ocean sunfish being cleaned.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
28m - 30m
Depth Note
The dive is usually described as starting around 28-30 m.
Best Season
Winter, especially January to March, when calmer seas and better visibility are common.
Typical Conditions
Deep gorgonian reef with current exposure and a clear winter visibility window.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Depth and current make buoyancy, gas planning, and turn pressure important. Treat the site as an advanced boat dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the site is deep and current-sensitive.
Legal Notes
Follow Sesimbra marine-park rules and operator briefings for the area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep scuba site where stable trim and careful buoyancy pay off on the gorgonian-covered seabed.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth is too great for casual freediving.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; it is a committed deep scuba dive.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Sesimbra boat-trip support, including night-dive and equipment options.
Gorgonian monitoring report with crowding and current context.
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