Buracona
Also known as: Blue Eye
Best time to dive
April to November
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - the shallow lagoon/rock pool is a popular snorkel and swim spot full of small reef fish and coral, viewable without diving; entering at the wrong tide/swell is discouraged
Safety notes
Sharp volcanic rock and a tricky, sometimes slippery climb down to the water; choppy surge at the entry point; true cave sections are an overhead environment requiring guide and proper training/lighting; not recommended for beginners or in rough surf
Permits & fees
Free public access to the cove/pool (small informal tip, roughly CVE 1-2, sometimes requested by local guides); no formal government permit identified; guided cave-diving tours are a separate paid activity through local operators
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Espargos
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.