Portugal
Baixa do Ambrosio
About this Dive Site
Description
Baixa do Ambrosio, a seamount off Pico Island, plunges into the deep blue, attracting impressive pelagic visitors. This site is celebrated for its encounters with sleek blue sharks, graceful manta rays, and the awe-inspiring presence of sperm whales.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
June, July, August, April, May, September, October
Mar
Whale watching season begins
Apr
Whale watching season
May
Manta ray sightings increase
Jun
Manta ray season, whale sharks possible
More monthly highlights
Jul
Prime manta ray and whale shark season
Aug
Peak manta ray and whale shark season
Sep
Manta ray season continues, sperm whale sightings
Oct
Manta ray season winding down, good chance for mobula rays
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