Baixa da Cruz
About Baixa da Cruz
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 35 m and is known for black coral and large schools of fish around the seamount.
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Baixa da Cruz Planning Details
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Reported Depth
3m - 35m
Depth Note
The dive starts around 3 m and gradually deepens to about 35 m, ending on a sandy bottom.
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Scuba
A sloping scuba dive that begins shallow and descends to roughly 35 m over a sandy bottom.
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