Official Azores tourism page with access, depth, current, and marine-life details.
Entre Montes
Sheltered boat bay dive near Horta
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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Where Is Entre Montes?
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.
Entre Montes Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Entre Montes
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Wildlife at Entre Montes
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Recent Logged Visits At Entre Montes
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Dive Spot Log Averages 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
Community site listing for the Faial bay and boat access.
Independent directory describing the bay as sheltered and beginner-friendly.
Faial dive-center page with seasonality and local trip logistics.
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