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Terceira Island

Historic wrecks in a UNESCO bay, lava caves, and seamount day trips in the Azores

Updated Dec 13, 202532 sources

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Featured dive spots for Terceira Island

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Cinco Ribeiras dive spot

Cinco Ribeiras

Cave

Sheltered shore dive with a natural pool and cave system.

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AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
CurrentLight current
Lidador - Archaeological UW Park dive spot

Lidador - Archaeological UW Park

Wreck

Shallow archaeological wreck in Angra Bay for beginners.

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AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
CurrentNo current
Biscoitos Cavern 1, 2, 3 dive spot

Biscoitos Cavern 1, 2, 3

Cave

Long volcanic cavern route with multiple exits in Biscoitos.

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Biscoitos Gate dive spot

Biscoitos Gate

Wall

Deep Biscoitos wall dive with a gate-shaped swim-through.

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Arena dive spot

Arena

Reef

Sheltered volcanic reef near Praia da Vitoria marina.

AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety