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Official marine-plan context for the Arrabida marine park protection regime.
Dive Spot Guide•
Pedra das Ancoras
Rocky Sesimbra boat dive with anchors and small marine life.
Local operator required
Boat logistics and marine-park procedures are easiest with a local operator from Sesimbra.
Boat dive from Sesimbra in a protected marine park, with low rocky relief, lost anchors, and easy scanning for small fish and cephalopods.
About Pedra das Ancoras
Pedra das Ancoras is a boat dive off Sesimbra built around low rocky ridges, a cluster of lost anchors, and plenty of small-life details in the cracks and ledges. It is a straightforward protected-site outing for relaxed scuba divers, with room to slow down over the rocks and watch for fish, cephalopods, and sponges on every pass.
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Research Estimate At Pedra das Ancoras
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Pedra das Ancoras?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pedra das Ancoras Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
11m - 18m
Depth Note
The site is commonly described in the low-to-mid teens, with a deepest area around 18 m.
Best Season
Spring and autumn usually give the steadiest windows, though calm days in other months can work too.
Typical Conditions
Low rocky formations with moderate visibility and occasional current; calm boat days are the easiest windows.
Safety & Access At Pedra das Ancoras
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal entry. Follow local marine-park procedures and do not assume shore access.
Legal Notes
Within Parque Marinho Professor Luiz Saldanha and the Arrabida marine park, so local protection rules apply.
Local Intel For Pedra das Ancoras
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Slow, relaxed passes over the rock bands and anchors work best; small life sits in the cracks and ledges.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the site is better suited to scuba than breath-hold visits.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main features sit below easy surface viewing.
Wildlife at Pedra das Ancoras
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pedra das Ancoras
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pedra das Ancoras
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
