Baixa da Cruz is a local shore dive in Madeira. It brings together baixa da cruz is an offshore dive near machico, close to shore, starting in very shallow water and descending along a small peak toward deeper terrain. the site slopes down to a sandy bottom around and is known for black coral and large schools of fish around the seamount. a sloping scuba dive that begins shallow and descends to roughly over a sandy bottom. Shore access keeps the logistics direct and simple. It suits divers who want shore logistics and a simple entry plan.