Baixa Do Carneiro

Baixa do Carneiro is a coastal dive site near Funchal on Madeira, Portugal. The site typically features shallow to mid-depth reef and rocky outcrops with clear Atlantic water. Access is straightforward from the nearby shore, and visibility is often good in calm conditions. Expect typical Western Atlantic/Madeira coastal fauna such as light-dish groupers, wrasses, cardinalfish, and moray eels, with posidonia meadows and rocky substrate providing structure for smaller reef life. The site is suitable for beginner to intermediate divers, offering relaxed swims along the slope and occasional swim-throughs in gaps between rocks. Currents are usually mild but can pick up with swells, so plan dives with local conditions and follow marked navigation. Nearby towns like Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Ribeira Brava provide varied access and facilities.