Gruta e Ilhéu Negro
On the northwest coast of Monte da Guia, sheltered from wind and strong currents. The dive begins along the wall of Ilhéu Negro and drops to 20 m; the main attractions are the cave and the islet, whose two large rock blocks rise from about 18 m to the surface about 100 m southwest of the cave. The cave chamber has striking backlight, nudibranchs, starfish, fan worms and narwal shrimp; open water brings bluefish, barracuda and grey triggerfish.
Facts
- Region: Azores – Central & West
- Area: Faial
- Depth: 0–20 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: cave, reef, night
- Coordinates: 38.5205, -28.6325 (approximate)
- Highlights: cave with backlight, two rock blocks of Ilhéu Negro, grey triggerfish, narwal shrimp
- Tips: Suitable for all levels, night diving and snorkelling. About 15 minutes by boat from Horta. Position approximate.