This dive site, Baixa do Ouro, is characterized by a prominent rock mass that rises almost to the surface, making it an excellent location for varied depth profiles. The site is known for its lighter rock formations, offering a visually distinct underwater landscape. It's a natural aggregation point for marine life, with an accessible layout that allows divers to explore from the shallowest points down to its maximum depth of 20 meters.
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine species, including fascinating small creatures like dwarf tonguefish, wide-eyed founder, cleaver wrasse, lizardfish, seaslugs, and the elusive seahorse H. Larger inhabitants often spotted include red mullet, stingrays, round stingrays, and grey mullet, with the added excitement of pelagic fish frequently passing through the area.
The best time to visit Baixa do Ouro would typically align with the warmer, calmer months when visibility is at its peak. Its varied depth profile makes it suitable for both scuba divers seeking to explore its full extent and freedivers looking to enjoy the shallower, sunlit rock formations. Snorkelers will also find the near-surface rock mass highly rewarding, offering abundant marine life close to the surface.
