Scubazores Divers - Azores
Scubazores Divers operates from the Azores, offering access to 56 dive sites. They’re a solid pick for divers keen to explore the unique volcanic topography and pelagic encounters the region is known for. We'd suggest them for those prioritising consistent access to a wide range of local spots over extensive course offerings. Expect competent guiding for the Azores' typically thrilling, current-swept dives.
- Location
- Azores, Portugal, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 38.656246, -27.236000
- Phone
- +351927164238
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://scubazoresdivers.com/
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- Try Scuba, DIVEMASTER, Dive Guide, React Right - Course Combination (FA, CPR, DAE, O2), Science of Diving, Perfect Buoyancy, Scooter/DPV Diving
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- Air, Nitrox
- Address
- Estrada Regional N 1 Silveira- Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroísmo, 9700-193, PO23, PRT
- Languages
- Português, Inglês
Dive Sites Near Scubazores Divers
Scubazores Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Azores.
- 3 Houses - 22m
- ANSA 9 - 2m (wreck)
- AQUÁRIO - 22m
- Arco do Cavaco - 18m (cave)
- Arcos Cruzeiro - 25m (cave)
- Arcos da caloura - 17m
- Arcos dal Calhetas - 18m
- Arena - 19m
- ARNEL - 5m (wreck)
- Baia de Sao Pedro - 9m (reef)
- Baixa do Espelho - 21m
- BAIXA DO OURO - 20m
- Biscoitos Cavern 1, 2, 3 - 19m (cave)
- Biscoitos Gate - 19m
- BURACO S. PEDRO - 17m (cave)
Other Dive Centres in Azores
Best Time to Dive in Azores
The warmest water temperatures in Azores occur in January, averaging 16.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 16.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 16.8°C (air: 16.4°C)
- February: 16.8°C (air: 15.9°C)
- March: 16.8°C (air: 15.8°C)
- April: 16.8°C (air: 16.3°C)
- May: 16.8°C (air: 17.5°C)
- June: 16.8°C (air: 19.2°C)
- July: 16.8°C (air: 21.6°C)
- August: 16.8°C (air: 23.4°C)
- September: 16.8°C (air: 22.5°C)
- October: 16.8°C (air: 20.9°C)
- November: 16.8°C (air: 18.9°C)
- December: 16.8°C (air: 17.1°C)
Marine Life in Azores
Home to 229 recorded species including 153 reef fish, 23 whales & dolphins, 18 sharks & rays, 11 other, 7 seagrass & algae, 4 hard corals.
Notable Marine Life
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Short-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) - Whales & Dolphins
- Stripy (Katsuwonus pelamis) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) - Whales & Dolphins
- Grey Dolphin (Grampus griseus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) - Reef Fish
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Razorback (Balaenoptera physalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- pilchard (Sardina pilchardus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Azores
Based on average water temperature of 16.8°C.
- Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 17°C water
- Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories