Caneiro dos Meros Dive Site — Portugal

Caneiro dos Meros dive site in Portugal

About Caneiro dos Meros

A deep pinnacle in the Azores famous for large grouper aggregations. Dusky groupers weighing over 40kg inhabit the rocky reef. Occasional visits from blue sharks and mako sharks in the open blue.

Site Information

  • Depth: 18–45 m
  • Difficulty: advanced
  • Site type: Reef
  • Current: Can have moderate current
  • Best time: Jun–Oct
  • Region: Portugal

Highlights

  • Dusky Groupers
  • Blue Sharks
  • Deep Pinnacle
  • Azores

Marine Life at Caneiro dos Meros

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