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Pico Island

Volcano topside, blue-water seamounts below

Updated Dec 13, 202518 sources

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Featured dive spots for Pico Island

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Ilhéus da Madalena dive spot

Ilhéus da Madalena

PinnacleReef

Volcanic boat dive around lava islets off Madalena.

Visibility15 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
CurrentModerate current
Princesa Alice dive spot

Princesa Alice

Reef

Remote pelagic seamount with iconic blue-water encounters.

Visibility20 m
AccessDifficult access
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current