Spearfishing in Portugal

[Kelpfish]

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[C.Sr]

I currently am a diver, but a friend is encouraging me to start spearfishing. We are planning to do a couple of hunts here in the States, but I will be in Algarve September 20-27 (for a previously planned family vacation). Does anyone have any suggestions as to where in the Algarve area would be a good spot for a new hunter? Also, what do I need to bring with me for gear? I am not sure if there are rental shops there for UW hunting. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[MCerieiro]

Hi C.Sr

Its better to bring all your gear with you, its almost impossible to find spearfishing gear to rent in Algarve, as for the speargun bring a 90 cm it will be enough.

The best place to spearfishing in Algarve is Sagres. (check the map in attach.)

Don't forget you need a Spearfishing licence. You have 2 ways for taking the licence:

1 - Taken with a touristic operator (dive / fishing / spearfishing charters) 3€/day.

2 - The other way is to go directly to the DGPA (Direcção Geral das Pescas e Aquicultura) if you are coming to Algarve this is the adress:

http://www.draalg.min-agricultura.pt/in ... t&Itemid=3

If you have more questions feel free to ask.

Cheers,
Marco