Dive sites in Madeira
5–40 m · 24 signature species
8 dive sites in Madeira, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Madeira
Baixa Do Lobo →
An exposed rocky platform rising from the sand, offering steep walls and the rare chance of a Mediterranean monk seal encounter.
Max. depth · 40 m
Galo →
A sheltered volcanic reef offering varied topography from shallow ledges to 30-metre depths.
Max. depth · 30 m
Bowbell →
Explore the 90-metre steel hull of the former dredger Bowbelle resting on the sandy bottom 180 metres offshore.
Max. depth · 32 m
Garajau Wall →
Descend the volcanic wall of Garajau, where large dusky groupers patrol and the Atlantic offers a rich, sheltered dive.
Max. depth · 30 m
Blue Hole →
The Blue Hole offers a unique dive profile through a narrow tunnel that opens to a wall at 19 metres, revealing a rich community of marine life.
Max. depth · 19 m
Cave →
Explore a unique shallow cave-style dive that marks the edge of Madeira's Underwater Natural Park, perfect for refining buoyancy in an overhead environment.
Max. depth · 10 m
Ilhéu De Porto Moniz →
Descend into the volcanic rock formations of Ilhéu De Porto Moniz, where depths range from 6 to 25 metres in sheltered waters.
Max. depth · 25 m
Parede Do Sardinha →
Descend the steep rock wall of Parede Do Sardinha, a submerged continuation of Ponta de São Lourenço, to explore black coral formations and encounter pelagic rays.
Max. depth · 40 m
