Lagoa das Furnas Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

20Max dive depth

20.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

NoneCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

16.0–20.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–14.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Lagoa das Furnas is a unique freshwater dive site located in the volcanic region of São Miguel, Azores. The lake is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers divers a chance to explore underwater geothermal features and diverse aquatic life.

Diving in Lagoa das Furnas involves exploring the lake's varied depths, with opportunities to observe thermal vents and unique flora and fauna. The visibility can vary, and divers should be prepared for cooler water temperatures.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: None Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 16.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–14.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand mud rocks Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Capture the unique geothermal features and the surrounding lush landscape.

Location

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