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Artificial-reef character, coral growth, and marine-life notes for Guadiana.
Naufrágio Guadiana
Historic Abrolhos wreck broken across chapeirões and reef growth.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate9m - 27m
Artificial reefWreck
Local operator required
This site is normally dived from licensed overnight or day boats already operating inside the park.
Boat-only wreck dive in the park with moderate current and often variable visibility; best planned with an overnight operator and a guide-led route.
About Naufrágio Guadiana
Naufrágio Guadiana is one of Abrolhos' classic wreck dives, with the broken hull spread between large chapeirões and reef structure rather than lying as a single clean outline. Divers follow machinery, anchor gear, and tilted plating through an artificial-reef setting that also draws resident groupers, schooling fish, and hard-coral growth.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Low visibilitySharp coral
Safety Notes
The site is in a region described as difficult for navigation; plan conservatively and ensure good situational awareness around the wreck and nearby coral pinnacles, particularly if visibility drops.
Access Restrictions
Access is by boat inside Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos and follows park-managed dive operations rather than independent shore entry.
Legal Notes
Scuba visits in Abrolhos require vessel support, certified divers except for supervised introductory dives, and an underwater guide ratio required by park rules.
Where Is Naufrágio Guadiana?
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Local Intel For Naufrágio Guadiana
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A dismantled wreck with recognizable structures such as machinery and a rudder, serving as an artificial reef.
Wildlife at Naufrágio Guadiana
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Naufrágio Guadiana
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility10m
Access2/5 · Challenging entry effort
Coral3/5 · Mixed health
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities2/5 · Limited facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
