Depth
5-25 m
Funchal · arena-shaped reef and light-filled tunnel
Arena dive guide.
An arena-shaped house reef with a short light-filled tunnel, documented by an operator inside the Garajau reserve.
Level
Open Water with local guide
Access
Operator-described shore entry with a short surface swim; reserve booking and the local briefing still govern access.
Best season
Diving is possible year-round when the local operator accepts wind, swell, visibility and reserve access conditions.
Safety
Treat the tunnel as an overhead feature: maintain a visible exit, buoyancy and guide contact, and bypass it if training or conditions are unsuitable.
Hours
No fixed public hours. Boat departures, protected-area access and shore entries depend on operators, permits and sea state.
Conditions
Funchal marine forecast.
Wave
0.7 m7 sSwell
0.6 m4 sWind
5 kn351 degSea temp
23.8 CsurfaceAdditional information
Local pages and official references.
Visit Madeira — Diving in GarajauIFCN — Garajau management and protectionManta Diving — Arena technical profile
Local operators
Contact dive teams in Funchal.
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