Deep-Water Soloing in Portugal

Here is a new page for diving fans,

I will start to display the sectors and routes for Deep Water Soloing (DWS) in Portugal along with some important safety tips for each route. Nevertheless, climbers should always verify every safety conditions before doing this dangerous activity!

Diver: Marcelo

Algarve – Sagres

(under construction)

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Setubal – Cabo Espichel / Sesimbra

- Pinheirinhos

Reis Magos’ sector (3# routes)

- Average height 6-8m (the begining is dangerous in low tide conditions)

-In the summer the sun only shines in the wall until 15-16h

1- Ouro, 6b/c, 10m (high tide)

2- Incenso, 7a/b, 6m (high tide)

3- Mirra, 7a/b, 6m (only possible in low tide conditions)

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- El Dourado

El Dourado sector (?# routes)

-In the summer the sun only shines in the wall until 15h (morning sector)

1- ?,6? , 7m (high tide)

2- ?,6?, 15m (high tide)

3- Marine, 6b, 16m (half and high tide)

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Gruta sector (?# routes)

-In the summer it is a good afternoon sector (after 12h)

1- ?,6? , 4m (?)

2- Nariz, project, 7m (?)

3- ?, 6a+, 8m (any tide)

4- Todo lá dentro, 6c?, 15m (?)

5- Todo cá fora, 7b?, 15m (?)

6- ?,IV, 15m (?)

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Pimenta Preta sector (?# routes)

-In the summer it is a good afternoon sector (after 12h and before 16h)

1- Pimenta Preta, 6a - project , 10m – 25m  (high tide)

2- Pimenta Branca, 6a+?, 10m (high tide)

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Lisboa - Boca do Inferno

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Peniche

(under construction)