- Only 20m to the entrance
- Depth: 0 to 28m approx.
- Type of dive site: lava stream with steep wall
- Suitable for: beginners and experienced divers
Ponta da Oliveira is a viewpoint above the surface with a wonderful view of the neighbouring Desertas islands. “Ponta Oliveira” runs underwater to a depth of ca. 28m and is a massive lava flow, the “little sister” of the house reef spot “Lavafinger”. From the entrance you dive eastwards, always along the wall until you reach a nice overhang. Along the way you will discover all kinds of creatures that, it seems, never stand still. Ghost crabs, starfish, fire worms, scorpion fish, lizard fish, monk fish and damselfish are just some of the visitors. It goes deeper down the “Ponta” and under a small overhang hides a magnificent white club anemone with cleaner shrimps…… the beauty is in the macro range, but mackerels, groupers and barracudas are also regularly encountered, always on the lookout for prey.
