Dive sites
Dive sites in Azores.
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Azores
Faial · Blue-water shark dive · Blue water
Condor Bank blue sharks
AdvancedFaial-based blue-water shark dives around Condor Bank, conducted from boats with strict operator control.
Open dive site
Pico · Seamount · 30-40+ m
Princess Alice Bank
AdvancedOffshore seamount reached from Pico or Faial by long boat run; famous for mobula rays and blue-water diving.
Open dive site
Santa Maria · Seamount / offshore reef · 5-40 m
Formigas and Dollabarat
AdvancedRemote offshore banks reached from Santa Maria or Sao Miguel in suitable weather; known for clear blue water and pelagic encounters.
Open dive site
Santa Maria · Manta cleaning station · 12-35 m
Ambrosio
Intermediate to AdvancedSanta Maria offshore site associated with manta rays in season, reached by boat when wind and swell allow.
Open dive site
Sao Miguel · Reef · 8-25 m
Vila Franca islet reefs
Beginner to IntermediateAccessible Sao Miguel reef diving around Vila Franca do Campo islet when local sea state allows.
Open dive siteNeed availability?