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Madeirense (Wreck)
Sheltered offshore wreck with clear water and busy fish life.
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Madeirense is normally dived by local boat operator because the wreck lies offshore inside the Porto Santo marine protected area network.
Usually dived by boat from Porto Santo with clear water, light current, and protected-area rules shaping how the wreck is visited.
About Madeirense (Wreck)
Madeirense is Porto Santo's signature offshore wreck dive, where a sunken cargo ship has turned into a fishy artificial reef in clear Atlantic water. Divers come for the hull structure, the feeling of shelter compared with rougher open-coast sites, and the chance to circle a wreck that is lively enough to reward both wide-angle looks and slower passes around the marine growth.
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Research Estimate At Madeirense (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Madeirense (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Madeirense (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
24m - 35m
Depth Note
Highest point of the wreck is about 24 m; the bottom can reach 35 m.
Best Season
Porto Santo diving runs through the year, with calmer weather and warmer water often making late spring through autumn the easiest period for offshore wreck trips.
Typical Conditions
Madeirense is a clear-water wreck with little to mild current and better shelter from the prevailing wind than more exposed local dives.
Safety & Access At Madeirense (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the wreck as an overhead environment and plan depth accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Madeirense is generally visited by guided boat dive rather than independent shore entry because the wreck sits offshore within the Porto Santo marine protected area network.
Legal Notes
Madeirense lies in the Porto Santo Marine Protected Areas Network around Ilheu da Cal and Ilheu de Cima. Follow protected-area rules and any operator or local authority instructions in force on the day.
Local Intel For Madeirense (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a boat-supported wreck dive planned around a descent onto the structure and a circuit of the hull, best suited to divers comfortable with depth, overhead character, and precise buoyancy around metalwork.
Wildlife at Madeirense (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Madeirense (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Madeirense (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
