

Best for beginner divers, 25m, boat entry, mild current.
Parede do Silva is a wall dive located 500 metres off the coast of Funchal and East Coast, Madeira. The site features a vertical reef face dropping to a depth of 25 metres. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 40 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for beginner divers looking to practise buoyancy control. Water temperatures vary between 19 and 24 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should remain aware of their surroundings and exercise caution regarding sea urchins, which occupy crevices along the wall structure.
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Watch where you place your hands and fins along the wall, as sea urchins occupy crevices throughout the site. A dive shop is available to support the trip, so confirm your kit configuration and air fills before heading out by boat.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
25m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, offering a manageable environment for practising buoyancy control along the wall.
The wall drops to an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore.
Sea urchins are present in crevices along the wall, so divers should watch where they place their hands and fins.
Water temperatures range from 19 to 24 degrees Celsius, so a 5mm wetsuit is typically sufficient for thermal protection.
Diving at Parede do Silva in Caniçal requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Parede do Silva in Caniçal typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Parede do Silva in Caniçal typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.