Baixa das Castanhetas Suggest edit

Portugal Suggest Add region

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–25.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–20.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Baixa das Castanhetas is a popular dive site located off the coast of São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal. It features diverse marine life and interesting underwater topography, making it suitable for various levels of divers.

The dive site offers a mix of rocky formations and sandy bottoms, with opportunities to see a variety of fish species and possibly some larger marine animals. The underwater landscape is characterized by volcanic rock formations and occasional kelp forests.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–25.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 14.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Both Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use a wide-angle lens for the underwater landscape and macro for marine life.

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