This dive site offers a welcoming experience for both novice divers and those gaining their initial underwater skills. The seabed is characterized by pristine white sand, interspersed with vibrant coral patches teeming with diverse marine life. You'll encounter a beautiful array of fish including Butterflies, Charioteers, Chestnuts, Parrots, and Clownfish nestled within their anemone homes. Venturing slightly deeper reveals the presence of majestic eagle rays. This location is particularly suitable for introductory dives and baptisms, providing an accessible range of depths from 1 meter to 20 meters.
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Beginner-friendly coral garden with diverse fish and eagle rays.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
20m 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
Clownfish
Bannerfish
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Southern Eagle Ray
Pufferfish
Anemone
Damselfish
Hard Coral
Boxfish
Butterflyfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depths (1-20m) and gentle conditions are ideal for introductory dives and new divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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