Dive-site story
Located off the pebble beach at Caniço de Baixo on the southeast coast of Madeira, Reis Magos provides an easily accessible volcanic reef environment. Divers enter from the shore ramp or beach, descending over boulder-strewn volcanic flats and sandy slopes that lead down into rocky overhangs. The site is sheltered from dominant northern swells and serves as a classic training and night-diving destination on the island.
Protected volcanic rock formations and sandy channels harboring small macro life
Sheltered shore entry suitable for navigation exercises and relaxed night dives
Frequent encounters with resident seahorses and coastal stingrays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn bring the warmest water and most settled conditions to Madeira's southern coastline.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-snouted seahorseHippocampus guttulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic trumpetfishAulostomus strigosus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
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