Portugal

Paredes do Cabo (★4.2)

The “Cable Walls“ are located next to the Cabo Espichel cliff. The depth is about 12-15m and what makes it special are the traces of the River Gurara wreck which can be found. The stern part is about 100m to the south.

Palmela Desporto, 2955-211 Pinhal Novo

Pedra das Âncoras (★4.1)

Area of rock formations not very high but of very interesting relief, and where we can see some anchors lost there, average depth 15m and maximum 18m.

Mares

Hermenegildo Capelo (Wreck) (★4.2)

The Ocean Revival Underwater Park, demarcated on the surface by signalling buoys, consists of four Portuguese Navy ships that serve as artificial reefs unique in the world, with Hermenegildo Capelo being one of these 4 ships.

Maria P. (#2904290)

Pedra do Leão (★4.3)

This site is home to a stone that looks like a lion. The diving is done next to its wall. There is a wide underneath passage that crosses through the rock. Around it, you can find smaller rocks covered with algae.

Azul Diving Center Madeira, 9200-044 Caniçal Madeira

Garajau (★4.3)

This site is the most popular dive site on Madeira Island, located around 100 meters offshore. The sea bed consists of a sandy bottom where huge rock formations lie creating the perfect environment for the famous Dusky grouper. Can be done by boat or from the shore by car.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Dori Wreck (★4.5)

Wreck 130 meters long and about 30m wide. Maximum depth of 22m at the bow and 18m at the stern, with a minimum depth of 12m in the shallowest part of the wreck. Areas partially destroyed and no penetration inside.

Aqualung

Baleeira (★4.0)

Baleeira is a bay with a small beach of rolled stones. This site is very good for beginners and for try dives. Even though most access this site from a boat, you can stay on the beach and start your dive from there as well.

Rhea Dive College, 9401-909 Porto Santo

Âncoras (★4.5)

The name derives from several abandoned local fisher boat anchors, which can be found there. Our anchor buoy is at 6m depth. It is an ideal dive site for Try Divers, beginners, check dives and snorkelling.

Palmela Desporto, 2955-211 Pinhal Novo

Jardim das Gorgónias (★4.0)

This spot is one of the most popular in the area, only because of its easy orientation and the diversity of life. The most common course is to keep the rock on your left side and circle around it, taking into account that the north side of the rock is less deep, allowing for a long dive.

Jesica Vanina R. (#3822185)

Reis Magos (★4.6)

A favorite site for photographers! A wonderful easy diving spot directly in front of the diving center with excellent visibility and no currents so it is perfect for beginners, as well as experienced divers.

Porto Santo Sub, 9400-240 Porto Santo

Madeirense (Wreck) (★4.8)

This cargo boat sunk in October 2000. The highest point of the wreck is at about 24m and the bottom can reach 35m. There is rarely a current and visibility is always more than 25m. This site is sheltered from the prevailing wind.

SSI Iberica (Espana / Spain), 08028 Barcelona

Cordeca (Wreck) (★4.8)

This Navy corvette sunk in July 2016 to create an artificial reef. The top of the ship is at about 15m and the bottom is at 30m. Visibility is always greater than 25m. Usually sheltered from the current and the wind.

Focusnatura, 9100-186 Santa Cruz

Mamas / T-Reef, Madeira (★4.3)

Mamas-T Reef, also known as T-Reef, is a captivating dive site located in the Underwater Natural Park of Madeira. This site is renowned for its two prominent volcanic pinnacles that rise from a depth of 30 meters to about 12 meters below the surface

Mares

Baixa do J (★4.5)

Reef with large rocks that shelter many marine species. It starts at 13m and goes up to 20m. Current between mild to moderate. Visibility of about 20-30m.

Palmela Desporto, 2955-211 Pinhal Novo

Baía da Armação (★4.0)

Set in a small bay by the shore, this spot (translated into English: Armação Bay) is a favourite because of its existing biodiversity.it is possible to dive here all year round because it is protected by high cliffs.

Azul Diving Center Madeira, 9200-044 Caniçal Madeira

Baixa da Cruz (★4.2)

Located offshore from Machico village, in front of 3 Marias dive site, Baixa da Cruz is less than 100 meters from the shore. This dive begins at just 3 meters, with a small peak and gets deeper until reaching 35 meters on a sandy bottom.

EasyDivers Unipessoal Lda, 8200-371 Albufeira

Santa Eulália (★4.5)

Santa Eulalia is the most popular dive site in Albufeira. It is a natural aquarium at a depth accessible to all diving levels. With a wide variety of marine life, you can see nearly all species of fauna and flora in the Algarve region concentrated at this dive spot.

Fabio Duarte F. (#3016802)

Naufrágio (Corceira) Corveta Afonso Cerqueira (★4.6)

The corvette „Afonso Cerqueira“ was sunk on 04.09.2018 in front of the island Madeira. It is now a big attraction as artificial reef for divers and freedivers. All decks and rooms are accessible. The Wreck is 85 Meter long and rest in a depth of 12 - 33 Meters.

Scorpio Madeira Diving Center, 9200-031 Caniçal

Scorpio House Reef (★4.8)

Perfect dive site for beginners, diving and snorkeling. The dive site in front of the center has an easy entrance accessible to all starting from 2m to 12-14m with a small wreck on the right side of the tip.

Rhea Dive College, 9401-909 Porto Santo

Pedra do Ginja (★4.4)

The dive site, formerly named “Pedra do J“, has been renamed to “GINJA“ after a resident dusky grouper. The fish is very friendly and nosy and usually comes to meet the divers. He likes to swim among them and will often follow for the whole dive.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

River Gurara Proa (Wreck) (★4.1)

River Gurara MV was a Nigerian cargo motor vessel that sank on 26th February 1989 in Cape Espichel, during a strong storm. The ship broke in the middle, keeping its bow near the coast. This dive site is of the bow of the ship and has an average depth of 28m.

Palmela Desporto, 2955-211 Pinhal Novo

Arcanzil (★4.3)

Arcanzil is a rock formation located a few tens of meters south of the coast of Sesimbra, near Cape Espichel. It rises from the bottom (located at 15m) to the surface. It is rare for the top of the stone get completely submerged.

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