São Miguel

São Miguel, the "Green Island" of the Azores, offers a truly unique diving experience shaped by its volcanic origins. Situated in the mid-Atlantic, its underwater world is a dramatic landscape of lava formations, arches, caves, and submerged volcanic craters. This dramatic topography, combined with nutrient-rich waters from the Gulf Stream, creates a diverse habitat that attracts an incredible array of marine life. Divers can explore everything from deep offshore pinnacles to coastal sites teeming with life, making every dive an adventure in geological and biological discovery. Diving conditions in São Miguel are excellent, especially during the summer months, with visibility often exceeding 25 meters. The waters are a crossroads for both temperate and subtropical species. Divers should visit for the thrilling opportunity to encounter large pelagic species like mobula rays and barracudas in the blue, while also exploring vibrant coastal reefs home to moray eels, octopus, and colourful nudibranchs. The combination of spectacular underwater scenery, abundant marine biodiversity, and the chance for big animal encounters makes São Miguel a must-visit destination for any adventurous diver.