Faial offers a great variety of dive sites and some of the best diving in the Azores. With an outstanding location in the heart of the triangle formed by Faial, Pico and S. Jorge islands, it is the perfect retreat for divers who seek unspoiled dive sites, away from the typical crowded diving boats. Marine life is diverse and abundant with many subtropical fish species and over 20 dive sites located just a short boat ride from shore. Steep walls, volcanic arches, seamounts, islets and caves make the underwater scenarios diverse and unique for both divers and freedivers.