Portugal · Spearfishing zone
Reserva Natural Parcial do Garajau (Madeira)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Reserva Natural Parcial do Garajau (Madeira).
Partial Nature Reserve of Garajau on the south coast of Madeira, east of Funchal — the first exclusively marine protected area in Portugal (Decreto Legislativo Regional 23/86/M, 4 Oct 1986). All fishing activities, commercial or sport, and spearfishing are prohibited throughout the reserve; only amateur diving and non-motorised nautical activities are allowed. Patrolled by the coast guard.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
32.6330°N, 16.8500°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Portugal
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Online via the DGRM/Bmar portal (www.bmar.pt) - the route for non-residents and foreigners; at Portuguese Multibanco ATMs (national citizens); at the DGRM counter in Lisbon; or at regional DRAP offices. Licence is dematerialised (digital record).
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dgrm.pt