This dive site is located in Mindelo's bay, offering an exciting wreck diving experience. The wreck spans approximately 80 meters in length and provides a rich habitat for a diverse array of marine life. Expect to encounter fascinating creatures such as giant pufferfish, colorful nudibranchs, and large shoals of soldier fish, goatfish, and yellow grunt fish. This dive site promises an immersion into the underwater world.
São Macário - São Vicente, Cabo Verde
Shallow wreck dive in Mindelo's bay with abundant fish.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Brought to you by Haliotis Sao Vicente
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Honeycomb Moray
Coral
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Snowflake Moray
Grunt
Pufferfish
Soldierfish
Nudibranch
Goatfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow maximum depth of 15 meters with easy boat access, making it suitable for all levels including beginners.
Hazards:
boat trafficwreck
Current Strength:
Mild
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