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NBM Dive Site Resource

São Torpes

Sines, Alentejo Litoral, Portugal

UNVERIFIED — São Torpes is an operator-listed shore-access Atlantic dive site near Sines, documented to approximately 8 m. It features a shallow sandy shore dive with documented anchors and cannon remains. The coordinate is a rounded display-only locality marker, not an entry, launch, mooring, wreck, cave or navigation position.

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WaterMarine
Accessshore
ExperienceOpen Water to Advanced depending on route, depth, current and Atlantic conditions.
Maximum depthApproximately 8 m maximum documented route depth; average about 8 m. Treat as source-reported and verify with the current operator and personal instruments.
Best seasonMain operator season is generally October–May; every departure remains subject to Atlantic sea state and operator confirmation.
VisibilityVariable Atlantic visibility; source conditions are not a forecast. Obtain a same-day operator and sea-state briefing.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates37.95770, -8.87540
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

A shallow sandy shore dive with documented anchors and cannon remains.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Current source describes shore access, but use a current local operator or guide to confirm lawful entry, tides, surf, parking, protected-area rules and emergency arrangements.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold-temperate Atlantic water; swell and surge; variable visibility; current; boat traffic; weather cancellation; limited or delayed emergency support; protected cultural material: do not touch, move, collect or precisely geolocate artifacts.

At the site

Facilities and support

No facilities are guaranteed at the site. Regional dive centers may provide guides, boats, rental equipment and fills; verify current oxygen, rescue, communications, permit and evacuation arrangements before diving.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.