Official Azores diving page listing average depth, max depth, weak current, shore and boat access, beginner and snorkel suitability, no-penetration guidance, and common marine life.
Portugal · Terceira Island
Shallow archaeological wreck in Angra Bay for beginners.
Shallow archaeological wreck in Angra Bay for beginners.
Lidador is a shallow archaeological wreck dive inside the Bay of Angra do Heroismo, where the remains of a 19th-century steamer rest close to shore in an easy circuit for beginners, refreshers, and snorkelers. The exterior of the wreck is the focus here: the bow is still recognizable, the site is marked by yellow buoys, and the protected structure attracts schools of salema and other small fish alongside octopus, nudibranchs, scorpionfish, and wrasse.
Safety Notes
Treat Lidador as an exterior wreck tour only. Official guidance states that the preserved structure does not allow wreck penetration.
Legal Notes
Lidador is part of the Underwater Archaeological Park of the Bay of Angra do Heroismo. The protected-site guidance also notes that fishing is forbidden here.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Lidador works well for beginner training dives, refreshers, night dives, and underwater photography focused on the wreck outline and fish life around the hull remains.
Snorkeling
Because the wreck sits shallow and close to shore, Lidador can also reward confident snorkelers when the surface is calm and visibility is decent.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Official Azores diving page listing average depth, max depth, weak current, shore and boat access, beginner and snorkel suitability, no-penetration guidance, and common marine life.
Secondary wreck listing confirming the 1878 wreck date, roughly 79 m length, shallow beginner profile, and position close to shore in Angra.

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