Madeira
Madeira offers excellent freediving opportunities in the Atlantic Ocean with clear waters, diverse marine life, and beautiful underwater formations.
About Madeira
Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic Ocean, offers excellent freediving opportunities with clear waters, diverse marine life, and beautiful underwater formations. The island is known for its year-round mild climate and excellent visibility.
Freediving Conditions
- Visibility: Typically 15-25 meters
- Water Temperature: Mild year-round (18-24°C)
- Conditions: Generally calm, excellent visibility
- Marine Life: Groupers, barracuda, colorful reef fish, and occasional dolphins
Key Dive Sites
- Garajau Marine Reserve: Protected area with diverse marine life
- Cabo Girão: Dramatic wall dive with excellent visibility
- Reis Magos: Popular dive site with clear waters
- Ponta de São Lourenço: Beautiful underwater formations
Training Opportunities
Madeira offers good conditions for freedivers of all levels. Several dive centers provide freediving courses and equipment rental in the beautiful Atlantic waters.
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