São Macário
An accessible wreck dive with abundant and diverse marine life.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is located in Mindelo’s bay, featuring a wreck approximately 80 meters long. The area provides an abundant habitat for diverse marine life. You'll find impressive specimens such as giant pufferfish, colorful nudibranchs, and large schools of soldier fish, goatfish, and yellow grunt fish. It offers a rich underwater experience.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
wreckturtlebeginner friendlymacro photographywide angle
Marine Life
FrogfishBoxfishGiant pufferfishSea turtleHoneycomb morayNudibranchCrabSoldier fishGoatfishYellow grunt fish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow maximum depth of 15 meters with no complex hazards mentioned, making it suitable for all experience levels.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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