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3 Houses
Deep offshore rock with holes and circular route near Caloura.
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3 Houses is a Caloura-area advanced dive built around one large offshore rock, a deeper profile, and marine life tucked into holes and sheltered pockets.
About 3 Houses
3 Houses is a deeper offshore rock dive near Caloura, where a large formation drops away around a circular route and openings in the structure create shelter pockets for marine life. It is an attractive site for experienced divers who want a clear rocky profile with depth, shape, and the chance to slow down around holes and ledges rather than just follow open reef.
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Research Estimate At 3 Houses
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is 3 Houses?
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3 Houses Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 35m
Depth Note
Large rock formation ranging from 12 m to 35 m; circular dive profile described.
Best Season
3 Houses can be dived year-round when offshore sea state allows, with summer and early autumn generally giving the easiest water clarity and boat conditions around Sao Miguel.
Typical Conditions
Expect an offshore rocky profile with good Atlantic clarity, manageable current on ordinary days, and a deeper route that rewards controlled bottom time.
Safety & Access At 3 Houses
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
The rock has multiple holes; avoid entering overhead areas without appropriate training and equipment, and plan the dive for depths approaching 35 m.
Access Restrictions
3 Houses is generally planned as a boat dive from the Caloura area rather than as any kind of shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator guidance and weather calls for offshore Sao Miguel diving on the day of the trip.
Local Intel For 3 Houses
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Circular scuba dive around a rock formation spanning roughly 12–35 m, with holes in the rock that can concentrate marine life.
Freediving
3 Houses is not a casual freedive site because the main interest sits well below easy breath-hold depth and is normally approached as a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
3 Houses is not a practical snorkel site because the main rock and marine-life interest sit too deep to make it rewarding from the surface.
Recent Logged Visits At 3 Houses
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Dive Spot Log Averages At 3 Houses
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
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