Rua de Santa Luzia, 7/11,
Rua de Santa Luzia, 7/11,
The Azores islands are a true natural sanctuary in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking landscapes and endless views, carefully linked to a captivating history and culture. The true magic of the 9 islands of the Azores is difficult to illustrate, it must be seen, felt and experienced. The climate is conducive to holidays throughout the year.
There are several different types of dives around the island of Santa Maria. This is directly related to the diverse geologic formations of the Azorean archipelago caves, tunnels and sand bottoms around the coast, in low lying areas close to the coast or in submarine mounts or peaks further from the coast. Noteworthy that the Baixa do Ambrósio there is a yearly concentration of Devil rays unlike any other place in the world. Natural Reserve Formigas and Dollabarat considered by many as the best diving location in Europe, the reserve is located 20 miles northeast off the island of Santa Maria in open sea. A vast number of subaquatic species may be observed here. It should be noted that the highest number of sightings of the pelagic species takes place in this area of the archipelago.
MOREThere are several different types of dives around the island of Santa Maria. This is directly related to the diverse geologic formations of the Azorean archipelago caves, tunnels and sand bottoms around the coast, in low lying areas close to the coast or in submarine mounts or peaks further from the coast. Noteworthy that the Baixa do Ambrósio there is a yearly concentration of Devil rays unlike any other place in the world. Natural Reserve Formigas and Dollabarat considered by many as the best diving location in Europe, the reserve is located 20 miles northeast off the island of Santa Maria in open sea. A vast number of subaquatic species may be observed here. It should be noted that the highest number of sightings of the pelagic species takes place in this area of the archipelago.
MOREBe overwhelmed by the underwater fauna large groups of manta rays, blue jack mackerels, tuna and bonito are a common sighting at offshore banks. The encounters with large dusky groupers, and the constant company of morays, parrotfish, and clouds of colorful wrasses are frequent. The Azores are, undoubtedly, one of the best dive spots in the Atlantic. Norberto is a professional diver, an apnea instructor, and a dive tech at the Department of Oceanography and Fisheries of the University of the Azores, which has given him a large experience in field marine biology.
MORECome and discover the underwater world of the Azores. Our diving programs offer an excellent combination of beauty and adventure variety. The great diversity of underwater caves and arches, canyons and volcanic cliffs, rocky reefs and wrecks of sunken ships, will surely satisfy any lover of the underwater world.
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