

Best for beginner divers, 24-26m, boat entry, mild current.
Baixa do Alex is a reef site located 500 metres off the coast of Porto Santo, Madeira. Reaching depths of 24 to 26 metres, the site features mild currents and visibility ranging from 20 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only. The topography includes cave and swim-through sections, which require careful navigation and constant awareness of open water access points. Due to the potential for difficult orientation, divers should follow their guide closely and note landmarks during the briefing. Boat traffic is a hazard, so divers must deploy a surface marker buoy at the start of their ascent. Species recorded around this area include dusky grouper, great barracuda, and common octopus.
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Because orientation is one of the main challenges here, ask your dive guide to point out key landmarks on the reef during the briefing before you enter the water. Always deploy your surface marker buoy at the start of your ascent to alert any passing boat traffic.
Porto Santo Airport receives flights from Lisbon throughout the year. There are daily flights between Funchal and Porto Santo. Another way to reach the island is by ferry from Funchal, which takes 2H30. The dive centre provides a transfer from the hotel to the base for diving trips.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
24-26m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Mild
While specific sightings vary, species recorded around this area include dusky grouper, great barracuda, common octopus, common stingray, trumpetfish, pufferfish, European parrotfish, cleaner shrimp, Turkish wrasse, black moray, arrow crab, slipper lobster, banded coral shrimp, and kingfish.
Yes, the site is rated for beginners, though the cave and swim-through sections require careful orientation and awareness of your position relative to open water.
The site reaches depths between 24 and 26 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Baixa do Alex is a boat dive located 500 metres from the shore, and a boat charter is required to reach the site.
No, this is a reef dive site with depths of 24 to 26 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Baixa do Alex in Funchal requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Baixa do Alex in Funchal. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
Baixa do Alex in Funchal typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Baixa do Alex in Funchal typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.