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Islet Bay
Overview
Description
We prefer the bay on the islet of Vila Franca for beginning divers, but not only! The bottom is made up of a mixture of reef and sand, and there are many different fish and invertebrate species that may be seen there, including the brown dansel fish, stingrays, wide-eyed flounders, wrasses, dusky groupers, and octopus. The two bronze cannons from the 16th century are the site's crowning achievement. And at only five meters of depth, you may view and research them! Wow! a nice, unhurried dive
Location 37.70670, -25.44239Get Directions
Dive Types
Drift, Reef, Sandy bottom, Archaeological
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Dive Knife, Gloves, Hood, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch, Wetsuit
Entry
Boat
Water Type
Salt
Maximum Depth 39 feet / 12 meters
Entry
BoatShore/Beach
Common SightingsSharks, Whales, Dolphins, Turtles
Water Type
Salt
Maximum Depth 39 feet / 12 meters
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