This dive site, known as Central Station, is located near the end of Paço de Pau bay, offering a shallow and engaging diving experience. Divers navigate around sandy and rocky sections, exploring numerous holes and small caverns. The site is characterized by an emphasis on exploration, with unique features like cavern ceilings completely covered in vibrant yellow and orange coral polyps, creating a colorful and immersive environment.
The marine life at Central Station is diverse and plentiful, with schools of fish frequently encountered. Common sightings include Soldierfish, parrot fish, doctorfish, oceanic triggerfish, puffer fish, stingrays, trumpet fish, angelfish, amberjacks, and glasseye. The intricate coral polyps covering the cavern ceilings also host a variety of smaller creatures, making it an excellent spot for macro observation.
Central Station is ideal for divers of all levels due to its shallow average depth. It's particularly appealing for those who enjoy exploring intricate underwater topography and discovering hidden marine life within holes and crevices. The site is also well-suited for snorkelers and freedivers, offering rich visual experiences close to the surface, especially given the vibrant coral growth and abundant fish schools.
