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Carlton House Reef

Madeira, Portugal
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Convenient, shallow shore dive with abundant marine life.

Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a convenient shore diving experience. The entry point is easily accessible from a pier, making it ideal for beginners. Expect to encounter abundant marine life, including a wide variety of fish and invertebrates. It's a great location for observing these creatures in their natural habitat.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlymacro photographyhouse reefeasy access

Marine Life

Dusky GrouperOrnate WrasseSalema PorgyOctopusMoray EelArrow CrabDamselfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Easy shore access from a pier and shallow maximum depth.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 23.3°C

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Tide

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