dive.visitazores.com · Official
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.
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Lidador - Archaeological UW Park
Shallow archaeological wreck in Angra Bay for beginners.
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Wreck
A shore-access wreck in sheltered Angra Bay, Lidador suits easy scuba laps, snorkeling, and underwater photography when sea state is calm enough for the short surface swim.
About Lidador - Archaeological UW Park
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.
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AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
Current StrengthVery strong current
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Lidador - Archaeological UW Park Planning Details
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Reported Depth
Up to 11m
Depth Note
Official Azores dive guidance lists Lidador at about 8 m average depth with an 11 m maximum, around 50 m from shore.
Best Season
June to September is the strongest planning window around Terceira, with calmer winds, warmer water, and clearer water than spring.
Typical Conditions
Expect a shallow bay wreck marked by two yellow buoys, generally weak current, and a short swim from shore or very short harbor boat transfer.
Safety & Access At Lidador - Archaeological UW Park
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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.
Local Intel For Lidador - Archaeological UW Park
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Scuba
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.
Snorkel
Because the wreck sits shallow and close to shore, Lidador can also reward confident snorkelers when the surface is calm and visibility is decent.
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Lidador - Archaeological UW Park Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
dive.visitazores.com · Official
Official overview of the Bay of Angra do Heroismo underwater archaeological park that places Lidador within the protected archaeological circuit near the Cemetery of Anchors.
dive.visitazores.com · Official
Official Azores planning guide describing the summer window as best for clearer water, calmer winds, and warmer conditions, with spring visibility often around 10 to 15 m across the archipelago.
divingaway.com · Dive Directory
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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