Baixa do Ambrósio Dive Site — Portugal

Baixa do Ambrósio dive site in Portugal

About Baixa do Ambrósio

A spectacular seamount in the Azores rising from the deep ocean. Large schools of jacks, barracuda and yellowmouth barracuda circle the pinnacle. Devil rays and whale sharks pass through seasonally.

Site Information

  • Depth: 18–40 m
  • Difficulty: advanced
  • Site type: seamount
  • Current: Strong currents common at seamount
  • Best time: July–October
  • Region: Portugal

Highlights

  • Seamount
  • Jacks
  • Devil Rays
  • Whale Sharks

Marine Life at Baixa do Ambrósio

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