Punta Restinga

Volcanic landscape dive with a spectacular black coral arch.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located at Punta Restinga, a renowned spot on the island. It’s consistently ranked among the top dives due to its varied terrain and interesting features. The dive begins with a descent across a flat bed of lava rock interspersed with calcareous algae, gradually descending to a maximum depth of 40 meters. A notable highlight is the presence of a dramatic rock arch completely covered in black coral – a truly spectacular sight. Divers can then ascend a cliff face, completing the route’s final section. Following this ascent, exploration continues through shallow areas characterized by canyons and lava formations, offering diverse underwater landscapes before returning to the anchorage point. This dive site offers multiple routes suitable for varying experience levels, allowing divers to choose their preferred path. Currents are typically present at this location.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

deep divewall divelava formationsblack coralcurrentwide angle photography

Marine Life

black coraldusky groupergreat barracudaatlantic trumpetfishcanary damselornate wrassemoray eelsamberjack

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers multiple routes with varying depths, catering to different diver experience levels.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 24.0°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

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