This dive site, Biscoitos Cavern 1, 2, 3, is located in Portugal and offers a unique underwater experience through a series of valleys leading to impressive caverns. The navigation involves following these natural formations, making it a long and shallow dive typically around 19 meters maximum depth with an average depth of 9 meters. It is particularly well-suited for divers utilizing sidemount or twin set configurations due to its nature and layout, with technical diving experience highly recommended for safe exploration.
Divers can expect to encounter a rich variety of marine life throughout the valleys and within the caverns. Notable sightings include larger species such as eagle rays, barracudas, and moray eels. The site also teems with smaller fish like groupers, red snappers, sea bass, and dream fish, ensuring a vibrant and active marine ecosystem.
The best time to visit this dive site would likely be during the warmer, calmer months when conditions are optimal for cavern exploration. It is highly recommended for divers to possess technical diving experience, especially when venturing into the caverns. While the site is shallow, its overhead environment and the recommendation for technical gear make it unsuitable for casual freediving or snorkeling within the cavern systems.
