Sashen
Vibrant, biodiverse reef requiring calm sea conditions.
Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is known as Sashén reef, though it also goes by the names Chaché and Saché. It’s a truly remarkable location boasting exceptional marine biodiversity. The reef offers a fantastic variety of corals and numerous species of fish. The colors observed there are incredibly striking. Diving here requires a degree of luck due to the sensitive nature of the conditions – perfect sea state is essential, meaning calm seas and no currents.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
coral reefsharkturtle
Marine Life
ButterflyfishSnapperParrotfishNurse sharkAngelfishGrouperScorpionfishLionfishBoxfishPufferfishSurgeonfishBannerfishTriggerfishTrumpetfishPipefishClownfishSweetlipsDamselfishOctopusLobsterCrabSea urchinSea cucumberHard coralsSoft corals
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth (12m) is ideal for beginners, but requires perfectly calm sea conditions to be accessible.
Hazards:
currentmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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