Formigas Islets (Azores) Dive Site — Portugal

Formigas Islets (Azores) dive site in Portugal

About Formigas Islets (Azores)

Remote rocky islets 40km from Santa Maria. Incredible pelagic action with Galapagos-like encounters including mantas, sharks, and massive fish schools.

Site Information

  • Depth: 10–40 m
  • Difficulty: advanced
  • Site type: Reef
  • Current: Stark
  • Best time: Jul-Oct (blue sharks, mantas)
  • Region: Portugal

Highlights

  • Pelagic fish
  • Manta rays
  • Remote
  • Fish schools

Marine Life at Formigas Islets (Azores)

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