This dive site, Parede de Bitxon, offers an exciting wall dive experience in Cabo Verde. Divers begin with a gentle sandy descent, reaching a dramatic wall drop-off at 33 meters. The dive then proceeds with a slow ascent along the vibrant wall edge, encouraging divers to keep an eye on the blue for passing pelagic life. The ascent continues towards a coastal reef, concluding on a shallow sandy platform at 5 meters beneath the boat.
The site boasts a rich variety of marine life, including common sightings of Amberjacks, barracudas, Bermuda sea chub, blackjacks, doctorfish, morey eels, trumpet fish, lobsters, and various rays. For lucky divers, the site occasionally hosts larger pelagic species such as manta rays, whale sharks, guitarfish, and oceanic sharks, making it a hotspot for big animal encounters.
While specific seasonal highlights are best confirmed with local dive operators, the potential for pelagic encounters, particularly manta rays and whale sharks, often peaks between August and October in Cabo Verde. This site is highly recommended for advanced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and potential currents, offering a thrilling combination of wall diving and pelagic observation.
