Sea Riders Dive Center

Two islands directly in front of Madalena, which were formed during a volcanic eruption. Between the two islands lies the sunken crater. In and on the lava fingers the most diverse fish can be admired. A swimthrough through the longer "lying" island is also possible.

Cargo ship sunk to 20 meters deep accessible only by boat. Large sections of hull still intact, tubes, boilers and other components are scattered on a sandy bottom populated by an intense marine fauna.

Located about 85 km offshore from Pico Island, Princess Alice Bank is a world-renowned mid-Atlantic seamount that rises dramatically from over 1,000 metres deep to just 35 metres below the surface. Accessible by boat from Horta or Madalena (approx. 3 hours).