Desertas Islands Dive Site — Portugal

Desertas Islands dive site in Portugal

About Desertas Islands

Abgelegene Tauchplätze in der Nähe der Desertas-Inseln südlich von Madeira. Eines der letzten Refugien für Mittelmeer-Mönchsrobben. Die vulkanische Unterwasserlandschaft ist unberührt mit massiven Felsformationen.

Site Information

  • Depth: 10–35 m
  • Difficulty: advanced
  • Site type: reef
  • Current: Exponierte Lage, variable Bedingungen
  • Best time: Jun–Sep
  • Region: Portugal

Highlights

  • Mönchsrobben
  • Vulkanisch
  • Abgelegen
  • Unberührt

Marine Life at Desertas Islands

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