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Dive sites nearby

Panela das Calhetas

Not far from the coast, 7 minutes by boat is our dive site. There may be swell and current effects. Several deep channels that run perpendicularly along the coast. Presence of a huge “pan”-shaped volcanic structure

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BURACO S. PEDRO

The São Pedro crack is a 15 minuets boat ride and allows you to start diving at a shallow depth of around 2m and go up to 30m deep. A mix of sand bottom with rocks and wall.

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PORTO CAPELAS

This dive site is starting from the coast with alternatives for different levels of experience. Background with walls, rocks and sand. Possibility of strong waves in the entrance area

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MORRO DAS CAPELAS

Volcanic rocky wall that can go easily to 35m deep. The dive can be carried out at a shallower depth along the wall. Possibility of strong currents

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Arco do Cavaco

Spot about 15 mint by boat from Ponta delgada Marina, characterized by the presence of volcanic arcs and finger-shaped walls along the coastline. Excellent for drifts and shallow depths of up to 25m. Its proximity to the chocolate factory gave it its name.

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Lavakita

Lava flow with the formation of volcanic walls. Possibility of observing an unidentified shipwreck and accessory anchors. Possibility of deep dives.

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O Arco

Located 10 minutes by boat from the Ponta Delgada marina, it is characterized by a bottom made of volcanic rocks and a main arch within 3 to 4 meters high.

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Willy Wonka

Located just 10 minutes from the Ponta Delgada marina, the name of this spot comes from the fact that it is in front of a chocolate factory. It is formed by rocks of volcanic origin with depths ranging from 7m to 19m. During the dive you can pass through arches of different sizes.

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Arcos Cruzeiro

Characterized by the presence of volcanic arches at a depth of 30m, which makes it attractive for deep dives. It is possible to start the dive in a shallower area at 12m and to dive up to 18m without going to the location of the arches, for open water divers.

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Dori Wreck

Wreck 130 meters long and about 30m wide. Maximum depth of 22m at the bow and 18m at the stern, with a minimum depth of 12m in the shallowest part of the wreck. Areas partially destroyed and no penetration inside.

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