Djeu (Ilhéu dos Pássaros)

Located between the east and southeast of the back of Djeu, and further away from the islet, it can reach up to 40 meters, between walls and gorges. Similar to Ponta de Tubarão, you have to swim more into open waters, where there are chances of encountering larger pelagic fish, like around the islet.

Situado nos estaleiros Cabnav, é um local especialmente dedicado aos amantes do peixe-rã e mergulho nocturno. Excelente para cursos e experiências de mergulhos, devido à sua característica confinada: 3-10 metros. Protegido pelo cais e navios atracados, proporciona mergulhos tranquilos. ​

On the northwest of the island, just 10 minutes by boat from Porto Grande, is the bay of Ninho de Guincho (named after the nests of this type of osprey on top of the rock). It is possible to do 4 to 6 routes in the same spot. Offering relaxing dives (5-12m) as well as more demanding ones (15-22m).

With a maximum depth of 15 meters, the SS Marcar was a Liberty Ship built in the USA during World War II. The ship was suffering water leaks so it was stranded in Tarrafal, Santo Antão and later towed to São Vicente. In 1968 she sank in the Bay.

Like Ponta de Tubarão, this spot offers the possibility of getting away from the usual style of just following the mountains in drifting mode. The ’’Trident’’ are three rocks approximately 6 meters high, which extend towards the middle of the bay, towards the North, N/E and surrounded by white sand on the sides.

The name is a mix of Éder and Zina, two divers who discovered the spot, after following rocks and fragments on Northwest of ́ ́Ponta de Tubarão’’. It is undoubtedly one of the top 5 on the island, containing peculiar characteristics and being so far the only recorded reef that is right in the middle of the sand.

Also known as ’’Ponta do Morro Branco’’, it is a place totally different from others, at the foot of the mountains. In this particular case, you have to swim to the Open Water, between the 3 reefs. It has a max depth of 16m, with the average being between 11-13m. Rich in shoals, corals, gorges and small caves.

O nome deve-se ao facto da rocha ser formada por pedras pretas que lembram um conjunto de pequenos cubos. Tem uma profundidade média de 14-16 metros e 22 no máximo. Normalmente faz-se mergulho à deriva, com pedras sempre à esquerda e areia branca à direita, onde se encontra um pequeno recife na parte mais profunda.

Approximately 5 to 8 minutes by boat from Porto Grande bay, this place, like the other bays, offers shallow and drift diving, with a large concentration of schools and other attractions. It is said that the tip of the rock resembles the head of a howling dog. It has a maximum depth of 22 meters.

Located within the Bay, it offers excellent conditions; calm water on the surface, with good visibility, making it perfect for try dives, snorkeling, courses, and experienced divers. With a great concentration of life, it offers the possibility of “zigzagging” between the rocks, especially between 5 and 12 meters.