Dive-site story
Located off the southern coast of São Miguel Island, this submerged volcanic caldera features steep volcanic rock formations, swim-throughs, and sandy channels outside the protected inner crater. Divers explore outer basalt walls and rocky terraces swept by North Atlantic currents.
Volcanic arches and boulder fields created by ancestral eruptions
Frequent encounters with schooling pelagic predators along the outer reef
Sheltered conditions suitable for multi-level navigation and photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn provide the warmest sea temperatures and the highest water clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean ParrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common StingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black MorayMuraena augusti | Common |
Marine forecast
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