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3 Grotes (3 Caves)

 

S. Antao

The Santo Antão wreck sank in 1966 and lies at a depth of 12 meters, broken into three sections. Over the years, it has become a vibrant underwater ecosystem, with its crevices home to a variety of marine life. The wreck also serves as a nursery for pufferfish, with hundreds of them often seen swimming around. Additionally, encounters with stingrays and nurse sharks are common, making it a must-see dive site for history and wildlife lovers alike.
10 min by boat

Buracona e Regona

Regona consists of a labyrinth of caverns of various dimensions, connected by horseshoe shape tunnel that eventually emerge into open sea. The tunnel and caverns are populated by big fish and crustaceans. Buracona is a unique volcanic cove and the most well-known on the island. It is a naturally occurred siphon with a collapsed ceiling that allows sunlight to shine through creating a tranquil underwater setting with incredible lighting displays and sunbeams.
40 minutes by car.

Buracona

Regona

Dois Olhos and Lagosta Verde

These caves have recently been discovered by our divers and are exclusive to Cabo Verde Diving centre. These are some of the most demanding dives and for experienced divers only. The caves are rich in life, particularly crustaceans with various species of crab, shrimps, green and red lobsters, gigantic slipper lobsters, nudibranchs that can be seen only in these caves and in addition there are also stingray and jacks to be found inside.
40 minutes by car.

Dois olhos

Langosta verde

Cavala

Cavala is an exhilarating dive site, perfect for experienced divers seeking an adventurous underwater experience. The layout features a stunning vertical wall that starts at 28 meters and descends to 40 meters, where an overhang creates a dramatic shelter above a sandy bottom at 42 meters. From here, the wall continues with a sudden drop-off into deep water. The site is rich with vibrant yellow cup coral, creating a striking underwater landscape. Divers can also encounter a variety of marine life, making it a challenging and awe-inspiring dive, ideal for those looking to explore the deeper, more dynamic side of the ocean.

15 minutes by boat.

Choclassa – Choclassa deep

Choclassa – Choclassa deep

Tchoclassa is an exceptional dive site located approximately 4 km off the coast of Sal, offering a range of diving opportunities suitable for all experience levels. The dive begins at a depth of 14 meters and continues down to depths of 40 meters and beyond, allowing for both shallow and deeper explorations. This vibrant site is home to a variety of marine life, including moray eels, turtles, lobsters, stingrays, and more. Tchoclassa is also known for occasional manta ray sightings, adding an extra touch of excitement to this already spectacular dive spot.

20 minutes by boat

KWARCIT Wreck – Boris

An interesting 28 meter wreck dive, Kwarcit a Russian fishing trawler started life in the late 70s, but when it made its appearance off the coast of Cape Verde it was transporting illegal workers from Senegal. The Kwarcit was sunk in January 2006. It is upright with the hull intact, and it is already an artificial reef where you can see lot of different species including: stingray, schools of jack fish, nurse sharks, different crustaceans, endemic nudibranchs and frog fish. Parts of the wreck are easily penetrable including the holds and the bridge…
15 minutes by boat.

Lost Anchor

Lost Anchor is an ideal dive site for divers of all levels. This small but vibrant overhang, just 1 meter above the seafloor, is teeming with marine life. Divers can encounter a variety of tropical fish, along with stingrays and nurse sharks resting in the quieter areas under the overhang. The site is also home to lobsters and other fascinating creatures, making for a dynamic and diverse underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 12 meters, Lost Anchor offers an exciting opportunity to explore a lively and colorful ecosystem.

10 minutes by boat.

Farol

Farol offers an exciting multi-level dive experience, ranging from 4 meters to 15 meters deep, with three distinct levels to explore. The site is characterized by cracks and gorges, creating an inviting landscape for divers to discover. It is teeming with a variety of moray eels, tropical fish, and crustaceans. In the shallower parts of the reef, divers can encounter nurse sharks and green turtles feeding and living in this vibrant ecosystem.

10 minutes by boat.

Caldaia – Bolama

The Calderinha – Bolama wreck dive site offers a fascinating glimpse into history. The steamship, which sank in the early 20th century on the southwest corner of Sal, was once vital to maritime trade before running aground due to navigational errors. Though the wreck is largely broken up, the large boiler remains a prominent landmark. Over time, the wreck has become a thriving habitat for marine life, making it a unique spot where history and vibrant underwater ecosystems come together.

10 minutes by boat.

Pontinha and Pontinha deep

Pontinha is a wall that starts at 14 m going down to 30 m maximum. The dive can be divided in two parts, a deep one around 30m and a shallower one, around 20 m. The wall is full of nooks and crannies that become lairs for many lobster, moray and stingray. The slope at the bottom of this wall carries on into the deep blue depths.
15 minutes by boat.

Dunas

Dunas is a shallow wall 12m deep. From June to December it is possible to meet turtles coming from the Atlantic Ocean to Cape Verde to reproduce and lay their eggs on the shoreline in front of the dive site.
20 minutes by boat.

Champignon

Champignon is another wall, 12m deep and located a short distance from Dunas. This is another location for turtles and on occasions can have a visibility of up to 70m. Stingray and Nurse sharks may also be encountered at this site.
20 minutes by boat.

Ponta Preta funda

Ponta Preta Funda is a sand bank with a maximum depth of 31m, located on the west of the island. Between January and April it is here that the song of the humpback whales may be heard whilst underwater and the whales themselves seen as you relax on the boat. From June to November it is common to have encounters with the local turtles.
30 minutes by boat.

Morro das Pedra

Morro das Pedras is like a cathedral in the desert of a sandy volcanic sea bed. It is 32m max depth and attracts a vast variety of sea life with shark sightings possible throughout the year.
45 minutes by boat.

Bera d’coral

At 18 to 20m deep Bera d’coral is a small bank found off the east coast of Sal. It is here where one is almost guaranteed meetings with the big atlantic Nurse sharks.
35 minutes by boat.