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Entre Montes

Sheltered boat bay dive near Horta

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Boat-access bay dive with a gentle slope, weak currents, and enough life to work for training, photo dives, and snorkeling from a local Faial operator.

About Entre Montes

Sheltered Faial bay with a shallow rock-and-sand slope, a short boat run from Horta, and enough structure and life to suit training, night dives, underwater photography, and relaxed dives when the sea is settled.

Research Estimate At Entre Montes

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AccessEasy entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm

Where Is Entre Montes?

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Entre Montes Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

6m - 20m

Depth Note

The bay starts at about 6 m and gently steps down to the 15-20 m range.

Best Season

June to October

Typical Conditions

Sheltered bay, weak currents, and a gentle wall-to-sand progression that suits easy route-finding and night dives.

Safety & Access At Entre Montes

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Safety Notes

Keep a normal boat-dive ascent profile and stay relaxed on buoyancy as the slope steepens.

Access Restrictions

Boat access from Horta is the normal setup; plan it with a local Faial operator rather than as a casual shore entry.

Legal Notes

Follow local park and operator guidance for the Monte da Guia area and any boat-handling rules.

Local Intel For Entre Montes

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

Works well as a relaxed daytime or night dive with enough relief for navigation practice and underwater photography.

Snorkel

The shallow upper bay can suit snorkeling on settled days, which matches the official tourism activity listing.

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Exposure Profile at Entre Montes

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Wildlife at Entre Montes

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Entre Montes Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Entre Montes Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

Official Azores tourism page with access, depth, current, and marine-life details.

www.divebuddy.com · Community

Community site listing for the Faial bay and boat access.

Independent directory describing the bay as sheltered and beginner-friendly.

www.haliotis.space · Operator

Faial dive-center page with seasonality and local trip logistics.

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