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Arena
Volcanic rock reef minutes from the Praia da Vitória marina
Arena is a volcanic rocky reef a short boat ride from the Praia da Vitória marina on Terceira, lying at about 12 m in a calm and peaceful stretch of water. The short ride and the shallow bottom suit newly certified divers.
0Where it is and how deep
38.7103° N, 27.0415° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
Divers explore a volcanic rocky reef that lies at about 12 m, in a calm and peaceful area 5 minutes out from the marina. The shallow reef makes a good spot for adaptive dives and for underwater photography.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Azores: June to September is the best time to dive; August to October has the clearest water, and spring nutrients turn it green.
Sources
- Arena — ScubaGo
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