Dive destination

Azores

2 dive sites on the globe

Overview

Known for: One of Europe's best diving destinations and genuinely world-class for pelagic (open-ocean) encounters
Protected area: The largest marine protected area network in the North Atlantic Ocean
Rules: Activities such as diving, swimming and marine tourism are regulated

Surface, °C

Sources name Jul–Sep as the best months. Typical sea-surface temperature of its sites (NOAA 1991–2020); can be colder at depth.

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Sightings are never guaranteed

Sources & confidence