Baixa da Maia (marine reserve)
Marine reserve (fishing prohibited within a 150 m radius). A small islet reef less than 500 m off the coast in front of the village of Maia, offering some shelter from currents and waves. Large schools of yellowmouth barracuda, almaco jack and white trevally patrol the reef; ideal for photography. The position is approximate (the official guide publishes no coordinates) and is for orientation only.
depth: 15–24 m