The archipelago of Madeira offers, at some identified locations, the ideal conditions for snorkelling, an activity that is attracting more and more fans. The diversity of marine fauna, as well as the clear and mild water, whose temperature ranges between 18 °C and 24 °C all year round, are more than enough reasons for you to embark on a snorkelling experience in Madeira with the whole family. This a more tranquil variant of diving, where most of the movement is done floating, gives access to unique underwater landscapes. This way, snorkelling in Madeira allows you to enjoy close contact with the colours, geological formations and animal life existing in these calm and shallow waters.
The very best place to do snorkelling in Madeira is the Ponta de São Lourenço protected area with crystal clear waters and lots of marine life.
Snorkelling in Madeira is great and you'll have the oportunity to see some of the common species of the Atlantic Ocean for example: Damselfish, Parrot fish, Ornate Wrasse, Octopus, Rays, Baracudas, Trumpet fish, Triggerfish and many many other!