Areal da Lapa

★★★☆☆ (5)

Diving site located next to the famous Calhau da Lapa but explores the sandy part of the Calhau (between the rocks and the sand). This dive is done by boat and follows a slope with the possibility of seeing different types of rays and fish.

Eagle ray, butterfly sting-ray, hogfish, grouper, trigger-fish, barracuda, octopus, arrow crab, trumpet fish among many others!

Dive Activity

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Brava Diving Center

Brava Diving Center

R. Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral (Praia), 9350-217 Ribeira Brava, PO10 - Portugal

Dive Sites Nearby

Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Baixa das Moreias - Clube Naval (★4.0)

Baixa das Moreias - Clube Naval (★4.0)

In front of Clube Naval do Funchal, this rocky reef is home to plenty of marine life. Easy immersion for beginners. Navigation is not difficult, as the reef extends in an east-west direction.
Scubapro
Baixa do Carneiro (★4.5)

Baixa do Carneiro (★4.5)

Approximately 25 meters from the stairs to the sea at Complexo Balnear do Lido. A fall whose top is just 5 meters deep and descends to 18 meters. It allows excellent diving in “home reefs” for all levels of divers.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
VidaMar House Reef (★4.7)

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!
Azul Diving Center Madeira, 9200-044 Caniçal Madeira
Garajau (★4.3)

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
Baía dos Porcos (★4.4)

Baía dos Porcos (★4.4)

One of the most popular and beautiful dive sites in Madeira. The entrance is at 8 meters and the exit at 18 meters. You can expect a wonderful play of colors of the light reflections.
Focusnatura, 9100-186 Santa Cruz
Mamas / T-Reef, Madeira (★4.3)

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
Jesica Vanina R. (#3822185)
Arena (★4.3)

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.
Scubapro
MANTA DIVE CENTER (★4.3)

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.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Lavafinger - Galo (★4.3)

Lavafinger - Galo (★4.3)

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.
Azul Diving Center Madeira, 9200-044 Caniçal Madeira
Azul House Reef (★3.7)

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.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Blue Hole (★4.5)

Blue Hole (★4.5)

One of the most popular dive sites in Madeira! The entry point is directly at the promenade Reis Magos, in Canico de Baixo. The site can be dived from land as well as by boat.
Jesica Vanina R. (#3822185)
Reis Magos (★4.6)

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.
Fabio Duarte F. (#3016802)
Naufrágio (Corceira) Corveta Afonso Cerqueira (★4.7)

Naufrágio (Corceira) Corveta Afonso Cerqueira (★4.7)

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.
Aqualung
Baía da Ribeira Brava (★4.3)

Baía da Ribeira Brava (★4.3)

Confined water dive site with a maximum depth of 5 meters really close to the Brava Diving center. This dive site is the best spot for beginners who wish to get into scuba diving!
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Sandy (★4.3)

Sandy (★4.3)

A shore dive, 5 minutes away from the Brava diving center, Sandy is a nice dive site with a resident sea turtle named Sandy. The entry is done by the stairs of the harbor and the dive follows the coast.
Mares
Costa Brava (★4.3)

Costa Brava (★4.3)

Shore dive, with a very large biodiversity that goes from the beach of Ribeira Brava to the interior of the bay of Ribeira Brava. The entrance is through Ribeira Brava beach and follows a wall of blocks where different species of fish and other marine animals inhabit.
Azul Diving Center Madeira, 9200-044 Caniçal Madeira
Baixa da Cruz (★4.2)

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.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Ponta do Altar (★3.9)

Ponta do Altar (★3.9)

Rocky wall with a mixed bottom of rock and sand. Several large rocks emerge from the bottom and shelter several animals. No current.
Scorpio Madeira Diving Center, 9200-031 Caniçal
Scorpio House Reef (★4.9)

Scorpio House Reef (★4.9)

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.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Parede do Silva (★4.5)

Parede do Silva (★4.5)

Shallow wall dive to the surface. The bottom gently descends to a depth of 25 meters between large and small rocks.
Azul Diving Center Madeira, 9200-044 Caniçal Madeira
Baixa do Lobo (★3.8)

Baixa do Lobo (★3.8)

Located just a few minutes Quinta do Lorde Marina you will find this seamount not far from shore. This is a boat dive only.
Aqualung
Cannons (★4.1)

Cannons (★4.1)

Located in Engrade Grande in Ilhéu de Baixo or Cal, in addition to the 3 cannons and some ammunition we can visit a small cave nearby, the average depth is about 20m.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Baixinha (★4.8)

Baixinha (★4.8)

Reef near Ilhéu da Cal, with depths between 7m and 30 meters, with some stone walls at the bottom, sometimes with some current. Visibility between 20 and 30 meters
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Baixa do Max (★4.7)

Baixa do Max (★4.7)

Diving on a wall reef between 15 and 33 meters, subject to currents, sometimes strong and with some undulation, only for experienced divers and not every day.