This dive site, Jardim das Gorgónias, is nestled within Paço de Pau Bay in Cabo Verde. It's renowned for its beautiful gorgonian garden situated on a sandy bottom interspersed with small rocky canyons. Divers typically navigate along the sand and rock formations, exploring holes and crevices to discover various marine species. There is no specific history or story provided for this site beyond its natural beauty and rich marine life.
The dive site boasts an abundance of marine life, including diverse sponges and vibrant gorgonias covering the bottom. Fish species commonly encountered are parrot fish, doctorfish, oceanic triggerfish, trompet fish, damzel, and butterfly fish. Macro enthusiasts will appreciate sightings of lobsters, crabs, and nudibranchs. Larger inhabitants include nurse sharks.
The best time to visit Jardim das Gorgónias for diving and freediving is generally during the calmer seasons, offering optimal visibility and conditions to appreciate the gorgonian garden and marine life. Its relatively shallow average depth of 9 meters and maximum depth of 18 meters make it highly suitable for all levels of divers, including beginners, and excellent for freedivers and snorkelers seeking rich underwater scenery without extreme depths. Look closely in the rocky crevices for hidden critters.
