Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Açores

The top 8 dive and snorkel sites in Açores, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Açores guide

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Panela

No reviews yetAzores, Sao Miguel

Agua de Pau

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Baixa das Castanhetas

No reviews yetAzores, Sao Miguel

Baixa das Castanhetas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Azores, Sao Miguel which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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Porto da Caloura

No reviews yetAzores, Sao Miguel

Porto da Caloura is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Azores, Sao Miguel which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Caneiro dos Meros

No reviews yetAzores, Flores Corvo

This dive site is in marine protect zone, create to protect the Dusky Groper (Epinephelus marginatus). They are friendly and they follow divers during dive. Other fish: Barracuda, Northern bluefin tuna, Vadigo Ponta negra just behind the airport. Access by boat.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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5

Silveira

No reviews yetAzores, Terceira

By road next to Hotel do Caracol / Divecenter Anfibius Silveira is also known as Hotel do Caracol.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Cinco Ribeiras

No reviews yetAzores, Terceira

Very near from Angra do Heroismo, aprox 10km.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Vapor Lidador

No reviews yetAzores, Terceira

Vapor Lidador is also known as Lidador.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Lagoa

No reviews yetAzores, Sao Miguel

Lagoa is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Azores, Sao Miguel which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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Top dive shops in Açores

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Azores Sub, Lda
4.8 (23) · Vila Franca do Compo
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Dive Azores
4.6 (114) · Horta
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Haliotis – Faial
5.0 (9) · Horta
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Açores diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Açores for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 8 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

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Are there dive shops in Açores?

Zentacle lists 3 dive shops in Açores. The top-rated are Azores Sub, Lda (4.8 from 23 reviews) and Dive Azores (4.6 from 114 reviews).