Best for advanced divers, 20-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Caneiro dos Meros is a reef and wall site situated on the Princess Alice Bank, a seamount rising from the deep Atlantic. The site features a structure ranging from 20 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 22 metres. Divers can expect visibility between 20 and 40 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for advanced divers due to the significant depth and potential for unpredictable surges. Water temperatures fluctuate between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Night diving is available, and divers should remain aware of boat traffic in the vicinity.
39.66903, -31.11487
Time your descent to arrive at the main cave entrance during slack current periods, typically 30 minutes before or after tide changes, when grouper activity peaks inside the chambers.
The site is located 3 minutes by boat from the Vila do Corvo Quay.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-30m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-22°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
The site structure ranges from 20 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the significant depth and the requirement for solid buoyancy control and gas management.
Access to Caneiro dos Meros is by boat only.
Visibility ranges from 20 to 40 metres, and currents are generally mild, though the surrounding seamount environment can produce unpredictable surges.
Yes, night diving is available at this site.
Diving at Caneiro dos Meros in Vila do Corvo requires the following certifications: Advanced Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Caneiro dos Meros in Vila do Corvo. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit Caneiro dos Meros in Vila do Corvo are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
