Maldivas

★★★★★ (289)

Situated on the east side of the island, this site is a great place for beginners with depths between 5 and 9 meters, without currents, and with curious rock formations.

You can find damselfish, parrotfish, turkish wrasse, different species of breams, and if you are lucky, a small ray or a school of small Barracudas.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
30 Sightings
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Reef Manta Ray
29 Sightings
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Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
28 Sightings
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Green Turtle
22 Sightings
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Total number of species: 25

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Eagle Ray
19 Sightings
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Tiger Shark
16 Sightings
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Hawksbill Turtle
16 Sightings
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Oceanic Whitetip Shark
15 Sightings
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Whale Shark
12 Sightings
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Loggerhead Turtle
8 Sightings
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Total number of species: 600

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Wrasse
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Scalloped Hammerhead
3 Sightings
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Bull Shark
3 Sightings
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Common Dolphin
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3

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Sand Tiger Shark
2 Sightings
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Ocean Sunfish
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 27

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Barracuda
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl

Octopus
2 Sightings
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Blacktip Reef Shark
34 Sightings
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Total number of species: 28

Udo Kefrig

Clownfish
33 Sightings
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Total number of species: 85

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Surgeonfish
25 Sightings
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Total number of species: 80

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Stingrays
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Total number of species: 90

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Angelfish
22 Sightings
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Total number of species: 2

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Nurse Shark
21 Sightings
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Total number of species: 100

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Parrotfish
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Whitetip Reef Shark
19 Sightings
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Total number of species: 40

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Triggerfish
19 Sightings
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Total number of species: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl

Bannerfish
19 Sightings
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Silvertip Shark
18 Sightings
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Total number of species: 130

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Butterfly Fish
18 Sightings
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Total number of species: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
17 Sightings
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Total number of species: 12

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Lionfish
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Total number of species: 130

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Pufferfish
15 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3

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Trumpetfish
11 Sightings
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Lemon Shark
9 Sightings
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Grey Reef Shark
9 Sightings
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Oceanic Blacktip Shark
9 Sightings
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Total number of species: 60

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Soldierfish
9 Sightings
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Total number of species: 60

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Squirrelfish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species: 15

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Tuna
7 Sightings
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Total number of species: 25

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Boxfish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species: 20

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Guitarfish
5 Sightings
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Total number of species: 15

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Garfish
5 Sightings
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Total number of species: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
4 Sightings
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Zebra Shark
3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 26

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Angel Shark
3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3400

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Shrimp
3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 60

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Spiny Lobster
3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3000

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Nudibranch
3 Sightings
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Silky Shark
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 250

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Skate Fish
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 110

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Snapper
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal

Damselfish
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3

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Cornetfish
2 Sightings
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Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)
2 Sightings
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Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)
2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 30

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Stonefish
2 Sightings
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Cipreia Dive Club Porto Santo

Hotel Vila Baleira Resort - Sitio do Cabeço da Ponta, 9400-909 Porto Santo, PO10 - PRT

Porto Santo Sub

Est. Jorge de Freitas S/N - Penedo, 9400-240 Porto Santo, PO10 - PRT

Dive Sites Nearby

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Baixa das Moreias - Clube Naval (★4.1)

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)

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 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)

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 (★4.5)

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, 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)

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)

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 (★4.2)

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.
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.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

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)

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 (★4.6)

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

Areal da Lapa (★3.0)

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.
Aqualung

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 (★4.5)

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)

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)

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)

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 (★4.8)

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.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

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)

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 (★4.0)

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)

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)

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.