Lourenços
A deep reef about two nautical miles west of São Miguel (the official page also gives 13 miles from Ponta Delgada marina), with the top at 24 m and the seabed at 60 m. Barracuda, almaco jack, white trevally and devil rays (mainly in summer) at the edges; large scorpionfish and morays on the top. Only for experienced divers, suited to technical diving. 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: São Miguel
- Depth: 24–60 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: reef, pinnacle
- Coordinates: 37.875, -25.86 (approximate)
- Highlights: reef top at 24 m, devil rays in summer, large red scorpionfish
- Unverified: Position not published by the official guide; the pin is a rough placeholder for orientation. Official distances are contradictory.
- Tips: About 50 minutes by boat from Ponta Delgada marina.