This dive site is located in Berlengas Island, Portugal. It's known for being a very easy and relaxed dive experience, ideal for beginners. The dive begins on a shallow sandy bottom where you can encounter Streaked gurnards. From this area, divers explore a small cavern often inhabited by forkbeards. A highlight of the site is a small wreck that’s frequently visited by octopus; throughout the dive, schools of seam breams and cow breams are commonly observed. The Flanders site offers a long-duration dive with abundant marine life. It's a popular choice due to its low depth and overall enjoyable experience.
Flandres
Easy, shallow dive with a small wreck and cavern.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Streaked Gurnard
Sea Bream
Snowflake Moray
Shrimp
Nudibranch
Sea Anemone
Octopus
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Ashy Sea Cucumber
Red Sea Urchin
Forkbeard
Crayfish
Crab
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth and relaxed conditions make it perfect for new divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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