Faial Channel Dive Site — Portugal

Faial Channel dive site in Portugal

About Faial Channel

Der Kanal zwischen den Inseln Faial und Pico auf den Azoren. Starke Strömungen ziehen große pelagische Arten an, darunter Blauhaie, Makohaie und massive Thunfischschwärme. Weltklasse-Blauwasser-Tauchen.

Site Information

  • Depth: 15–40 m
  • Difficulty: advanced
  • Site type: open water
  • Current: Starke Strömungen, fortgeschrittenes Strömungstauchen
  • Best time: Jul–Okt
  • Region: Portugal

Highlights

  • Blauhaie
  • Makohaie
  • Thunfisch
  • Blauwasser

Marine Life at Faial Channel

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