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Azul Diving Center Madeira, 9200-044 Caniçal Madeira

Azul House Reef (★3.7)

Azul House Reef is a beautiful dive full of fantastic biodiversity. What makes this site special, however, is the volcanic caves and rock formations. The bottom topography changes throughout the dive from sand and rocks to isolated blocks of coral and even caves. This is an exciting site for beginners and experienced divers alike, with a max depth of 18 meters.

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.

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.

Scubapro

MANTA DIVE CENTER (★4.3)

The dive site is located directly at the bay Galo Resort and the entrance via ladder is well suited for beginners. Entry can be challenging with waves. You can explore the small cave, search the wall for sea creatures, or undertake an anemone tour, there is much to discover here.

Qmann Diving, 9700-301 Altares

Lidador - Archaeological UW Park (★4.5)

Diving along the Underwater Archaeological Park of Terceira Island, with access from land, easy entry and exit. Suitable diving spot for beginners, scuba skills update, and underwater photography enthusiasts.

Jesica Vanina R. (#3822185)

Arena (★4.3)

The reef is located directly in the underwater park of Madeira and is also called “Amphitheatre““. The diving depths vary between 10 and 24 meters.

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.

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

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.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Lavafinger - Galo (★4.2)

The dive site is located directly at the dive center and the entrance is well suited for beginners. Whether you explore the small cave, search the wall for sea creatures, or undertake an anemone tour, there is much to discover here.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Willy Wonka (★4.6)

Located just 10 minutes from the Ponta Delgada marina, the name of this spot comes from the fact that it is in front of a chocolate factory. It is formed by rocks of volcanic origin with depths ranging from 7m to 19m. During the dive you can pass through arches of different sizes.

Aqualung

Baia de Sao Pedro (★4.2)

Protected dive site with access from the coast and a maximum depth of 9m. Excellent conditions for teaching open water diving. Presence of marine life with a mixed bottom of rock and sand.

Aqualung

Baixa das Âncoras (★4.2)

This rocky area used to be an anchorage for boats visiting the Port of Vila Franca. It is characterized by having several scattered anchors from different periods, some of which are still intact.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

VidaMar House Reef (★4.7)

VidaMar house Reef is a shore dive with easy accessibility and is available to all divers from beginners to advanced divers.The good visibility, no current, and ease of access make this spot an excellent first dive in Madeira. It also offers an amazing night dive!

Aqualung

ILHÉU DE SÃO ROQUE (★4.7)

5min by boat from Ponta Delgada marina. It has a sand bottom between 5 and 10m deep. Ideal for Entry Level Divers. Surrounded by a volcanic wall from the surface to the bottom.

Mares

O Arco (★4.6)

Located 10 minutes by boat from the Ponta Delgada marina, it is characterized by a bottom made of volcanic rocks and a main arch within 3 to 4 meters high.

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