

Best for advanced divers, 8-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Gruta dos Camaroes is a cave and reef site located in the Azores that requires advanced technical qualifications and cave certification. The site features depths ranging from 8 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility typically between 15 and 40 metres, though conditions inside the overhead environment can change rapidly. Due to the nature of the cave, hazards include decompression obligations, entanglement risks, and nitrogen narcosis. Divers must manage gas supplies carefully and carry redundant lighting. Water temperatures range from 16C to 22C, necessitating appropriate thermal protection for the duration of the dive.
38.51714, -28.63025
Without specialist technical dive equipment you cannot emerge in the air pocket inside the cave.
10 minutes from the Horta Harbour by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-35m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-22°C
Current
Mild
No, this site is intended for advanced and technical divers who hold valid cave or cavern certifications.
The site ranges from 8 to 35 metres in depth, with an average depth of 28 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
No, this is a technical cave and reef dive site that is not suitable for snorkelling.
Divers must manage risks associated with the overhead environment, including decompression obligations, entanglement, and potential nitrogen narcosis. Redundant lighting and proper gas management are essential.
Diving at Gruta dos Camaroes in Horta requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cave, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Gruta dos Camaroes in Horta. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 22°C.
Gruta dos Camaroes in Horta typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Gruta dos Camaroes in Horta typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.