This dive site features the impressive wreck of the River Gurara, a 170-meter Nigerian cargo ship that sank in 1989. The vessel lies broken in two main sections, offering a vast and complex structure for experienced divers. It has become a thriving artificial reef attracting a wide variety of marine life.
River Gurara P
Famous, large cargo ship wreck off Portugal's Atlantic coast.
Boat Access
26m Avg Depth
32m 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
Brought to you by Cipreia LDA - Sesimbra
Plan Your Visit
wreckdeep diveadvanced onlyboat divewide angle
Marine Life
Pouting
Sargo
European Lobster
Nudibranch
Conger Eel
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Deep wreck dive requiring experience with depth and potential currents.
Hazards:
depthcurrentboat trafficentanglement
Current Strength:
Moderate
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