This dive site, Morro Branco, is a relaxing experience in Cabo Verde, starting with a gentle descent to a shallow rocky plateau around 15 meters. Divers navigate along the rocky terrain, meticulously exploring crevices and large rocks that serve as habitats for diverse marine species. While not known for historical wrecks or specific stories, the site offers an engaging underwater topography ideal for exploration.
The vibrant marine ecosystem at Morro Branco is home to a variety of fish, including Moray eels, groupers, pufferfish, trumpet fish, parrot fish, damselfish, rays, frogfish, doctorfish, and soldier fish. Glasseye fish are also present, adding to the rich biodiversity found within the rocky formations and their hidden nooks.
The best time to visit Morro Branco is generally during calm sea conditions, allowing for the most relaxing experience as described. However, the variable currents also present opportunities for exhilarating drift dives, appealing to divers who enjoy moving with the flow and observing marine life around them. Both snorkelers and freedivers will find the shallower plateau highly suitable for their activities, offering excellent visibility and abundant life close to the surface.
