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Exact spot page describing the east-side protected reef, 8-22 m profile, 23 m visibility, beginner suitability, and marine-life examples.
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Baixa do Cotrim
Easy east-side reef with clear water and sand-framed rock.
ScubaBoat EntryBeginner
Reef
Baixa do Cotrim is a calm, clear-water Porto Santo reef that suits easy recreational dives and gentle progression beyond the shallows.
About Baixa do Cotrim
Baixa do Cotrim is an easy Porto Santo reef dive on the island's eastern side, where a shallow rocky top drops into clear sand-framed water. The site works well for newer divers because the terrain is easy to read, the profile can stay modest, and the sheltered setting usually keeps the dive calmer than more exposed offshore options.
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Research Estimate At Baixa do Cotrim
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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeAverage variety
Current StrengthVery strong current
Where Is Baixa do Cotrim?
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Baixa do Cotrim Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 22m
Depth Note
Around 8 m on top of the reef and about 22 m on the sand.
Best Season
Baixa do Cotrim can be dived year-round when conditions allow, with calmer and warmer months from late spring through autumn often providing the easiest planning window.
Typical Conditions
Expect a clear-water reef and sand profile with modest depths, gentle conditions, and fish life concentrated around the rock top and edges.
Safety & Access At Baixa do Cotrim
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Access Restrictions
Located within a nature reserve area.
Legal Notes
Baixa do Cotrim sits inside a protected reserve area, so divers should follow local operator guidance and any protected-area rules in force on the day.
Local Intel For Baixa do Cotrim
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
An easy reef dive ranging from shallow reef top to deeper sand.
Freedive
Experienced local freedivers may use Baixa do Cotrim in calm weather, but most visitors will know it as an easy recreational scuba boat dive.
Snorkel
Baixa do Cotrim is more rewarding as a scuba site than a casual snorkel because the main reef profile develops below simple surface viewing depth.
Baixa do Cotrim Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Baixa do Cotrim
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Recent Logged Visits At Baixa do Cotrim
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Baixa do Cotrim
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
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Baixa do Cotrim Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Baixa do Cotrim Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.porto-santo.com · Official Tourism
Official Porto Santo diving overview used for destination seasonality context.
www.portugaldive.com · Dive Directory
Spot profile confirming the calm bay setting, 12-22 m profile, clear water, and common reef fish.
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