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About this site
Arena lies off the volcanic coast of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic off northwest Africa, and is typically reached by boat from one of the coastal towns along the southern shore near Funchal. It's rated as a beginner site, making it accessible for less experienced divers. The terrain follows the island's typical volcanic character, with rocky reef structure shaped by old lava flows. Divers have reported barracuda, eagle rays, frogfish, grouper, mackerel, manta rays, seahorses, and tuna at the site, though sightings vary.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
East Atlantic Sally Lightfoot CrabGrapsus adscensionisReported here · unconfirmed
European ParrotfishSparisoma cretenseReported here · unconfirmed
Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavoReported here · unconfirmed
Blacktail ComberSerranus atricaudaReported here · unconfirmed
GrouperGrouperReported here · unconfirmed
BarracudaBarracudaReported here · unconfirmed
TunaTunaReported here · unconfirmed
MackerelMackerelReported here · unconfirmed
Eagle rayEagle rayReported here · unconfirmed
FrogfishFrogfishReported here · unconfirmed
SeahorseSeahorseReported here · unconfirmed
Manta rayManta rayReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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