Depth
18-22 m
Faial · underwater archaeological reef
Canhões de Entre Montes dive guide.
Three rocks hold conserved cannons and artifacts from Horta harbour in an underwater archaeological reserve.
Level
Open Water with local guide
Access
Boat dive about five minutes from Horta; visit only through a local operator following the archaeological-reserve route and controls.
Best season
Faial’s regular operating season is mainly June to October; visibility, swell and protected-heritage access can alter the trip.
Safety
Protected archaeological material: do not touch, move or recover artifacts. Control buoyancy and follow the guide’s route and ascent plan.
Hours
No fixed public hours. Boat departures, protected-area access and shore entries depend on operators, permits and sea state.
Conditions
Faial marine forecast.
Wave
0.8 m8 sSwell
0.6 m5 sWind
2 kn36 degSea temp
21.9 CsurfaceAdditional information
Local pages and official references.
Visit Azores — Canhões de Entre MontesDiscover Faial — underwater archaeology
Local operators
Contact dive teams in Faial.
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