Plan + Spots · Destination Guide

Madeira

Atlantic island walls, marine reserves, and easy add-on days to Porto Santo

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 15 sources

Signature sites

Featured dive spots for Madeira

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Reef

Garajau amphitheatre reef with tunnel features and dense fish life.

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AccessSimple entry

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesBasic facilities

CurrentModerate current

Reef

Boat-access Madeira sandy slope with rays beside Calhau da Lapa.

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AccessModerate entry effort

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesLimited facilities

CaveReef

Easy Madeira house reef with volcanic caves and mixed reef life.

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AccessEasy entry

Marine LifeGreat variety

FacilitiesGood facilities

Reef

Harbor-side shore dive with easy entry and varied Atlantic life.

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AccessSimple entry

Marine LifeAverage variety

FacilitiesGood facilities

ReefWall

East-Madeira wall dive with rocky ledges and macro life.

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Visibility17 m

Marine LifeAverage variety

Cave

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