Baixa da Penedia
A rocky reef about 50 m from the shore with a top at about 3 m, a small oval cave at about 15 m and a crack along the flank, suitable for all divers and night dives. Ornate wrasse, octopus, morays, blennies, sponges, dusky grouper, a school of white trevally and black coral patches. The position is approximate (the official guide publishes no coordinates) and is for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Azores – East (São Miguel, Santa Maria, Formigas)
- Area: Santa Maria
- Depth: 3–32 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: reef, cave
- Coordinates: 36.933, -25.17 (approximate)
- Highlights: small oval cave at 15 m, dusky grouper, black coral patches
- Unverified: Position not published by the official guide; the pin is a rough placeholder for orientation. Island position only.
- Tips: About 35 minutes by boat from Vila do Porto marina.