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São Macário

So Vicente, Cabo Verde
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

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.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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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

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 27.3°C

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