Gruta dos Enxaréus
A site about 5 miles west of Vila do Porto with several profiles and circuits. The dive starts at about 15 m and enters a long gallery with two light sources; experienced divers can continue through a protected passage to a wide cave at 32 m named after the white trevally schools that gather there. Almaco jack, barred hogfish and large stingrays. 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: 17–32 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: cave, reef
- Coordinates: 36.94, -25.19 (approximate)
- Highlights: long gallery with two light sources, 32 m cave of white trevally, stingrays
- Tips: Advanced Open Water level; about 20 minutes from Vila do Porto marina.