Calçada do Gigante

★★★★☆ (183)

Large underwater rock formation not too far from shore. Accessible as a boat dive only. Depth from 15meters to 25meters. Prismatic rock formations.

Similar to all Azores dive sites. Some Groupers, some eels and murays. Shrimp and many nice rock formations (prismatic rocks)

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Potential Wildlife Sightings

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Total number of species: 200

Moray Eel

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Reef Manta Ray

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Total number of species: 27

Barracuda

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Total number of species: 250

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Total number of species: 40

Triggerfish

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Total number of species: 3000

Nudibranch

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Total number of species: 100

Parrotfish

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