Official Madeira tourism article describing visibility, protected waters, and varied dive sites.
Portugal · Madeira
Scorpio House Reef is a wreck dive in Madeira
Scorpio House Reef is a wreck dive in Madeira
Scorpio House Reef is a local wreck in Madeira. It brings together a shallow house-reef dive site with an easy entry, suitable for beginners. the reef starts very shallow and slopes down to about 12–. there is a small wreck feature off to the right side of the point, adding interest for divers and snorkelers. a beginner-friendly shore dive profile in shallow water down to around 12–, with a small wreck feature. Shore access keeps the logistics direct and simple. It suits divers who want a simple wreck-focused plan with normal offshore checks.
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on overhead awareness if any swim-throughs are involved, and stay conservative on gas and route planning.
Access Restrictions
Plan the local shore entry and exit carefully.
Legal Notes
Follow operator guidance and local marine-area rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A guided wreck dive with normal offshore planning and a strong focus on route control and buoyancy.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is specifically recommended, with shallow depths beginning around 2 m.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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Research Sources
Official Madeira tourism article describing visibility, protected waters, and varied dive sites.
Madeira operator page with water temperature, visibility, and site logistics.
Portugal Dive Madeira and Porto Santo overview with many named dive sites and broad destination framing.

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