This dive site is located almost centrally within a town and offers an incredibly diverse range of marine life. The area features impressive giant pinnacles covered in both soft and hard corals, creating a vibrant underwater landscape. Divers can frequently encounter Barracudas patrolling the waters, alongside other fascinating species like Napoleon Brasses, Octopus, Scorpionfish, and Crocodilefish. A particularly rewarding approach involves swimming behind these large pinnacles, traversing a saddle to reach an amazing coral garden brimming with huge table corals and gorgonians. The return journey follows the same path, offering another chance to admire a stunning, colorful reef – perfect for capturing memorable photographs of marine life. The abundance of different dive options makes this site a standout destination.
Lighthouse
Diverse site with vibrant pinnacles and sprawling coral gardens.
- Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Soft Coral
Octopus
Flathead
Napoleon Wrasse
Gorgonian
Barracuda
Hard Coral
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow reef areas for beginners and deeper pinnacles for advanced divers.
Hazards:
marine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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