Baixa da Maia

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The Baixa da Maia (Maia Reef) is actually a small islet located less than 500 metres from the coast in front of the village of Maia. The area around it (150-metre radius) is classified as a marine reserve where fishing is forbidden.

Schools of pelagic fish, and large schools of yellowmouth barracudas, Almaco jacks and white trevallies.

Dive Activity

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Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Grouper/Basslets
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Parrotfish
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Stingrays
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Nudibranch
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Angelfish
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