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Porto Santo

Quiet island base for Atlantic wrecks, volcanic reefs, and beach-first recovery days

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 24 sources

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Featured dive spots for Porto Santo

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Madeirense (Wreck) dive spot

Madeirense (Wreck)

DeepWreck

Sheltered offshore wreck with clear water and busy fish life.

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Visibility25 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Âncoras dive spot

Âncoras

Reef

Shallow anchor-strewn beginner site for easy dives and snorkel sessions.

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Visibility18 m
AccessEasy entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
Baixa do Alex dive spot

Baixa do Alex

PinnacleReef

Sheltered deeper reef near the port with clear water and easy current.

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Visibility22 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeAverage variety
CurrentNo current
Baixa do Cotrim dive spot

Baixa do Cotrim

Reef

Easy east-side reef with clear water and sand-framed rock.

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Visibility20 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeAverage variety
CurrentNo current
Baixa do J dive spot

Baixa do J

Reef

Clear-water boulder reef with easy profile and mild current.

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Visibility20 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeAverage variety
CurrentLight current
High Stones dive spot

High Stones

Reef

Sheltered shore-entry training site with rocks and small reef fish.

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Visibility20 m
AccessEasy entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current