Anchor Graveyard Terceira

Anchor Graveyard Terceira is a coastal dive site near Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira Island. Characterized by scattered anchor remnants lying on a sandy and rocky bottom, the site offers easy entry from shore or boat and shallow to moderate depths. Expect to see maritime artifacts along with typical Azorean coastal fauna such as colorful damselfish, wrasses, and small schooling fish, with no dramatic topography noted. The site is suitable for beginners under calm conditions and for experienced divers practicing anchor‑dump or drift transitions in a measured setting close to Angra’s harbor. Visibility can vary with wind and currents, so plan the dive position and entry accordingly. Access is straightforward from the nearby towns of Angra, with the closest hub Angra do Heroísmo, and the site lies a short boat ride from the harbor areas.