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Diving is becoming one of the major sporting activities of the Cabo Verde Islands. Much of Cabo Verde presents an underwater world of massive rock formations, caves, canyons, ledges and sharp wall drop-offs. All of these are home to fish, eel, and lobster in many areas.

If you wish to learn how to dive, take a Scuba Diving Course so as not to miss out on the beauty, not to mention excitement, of Cabo Verde's underwater world. Divers can enjoy the many diving sites Cape Verde has to offer; go wall diving, reef diving, or explore wrecks sunk off the coast.

If you prefer to remain close to the surface and snorkel, you may enjoy not only the beauty of the coral formations, but also the wreck sites with a visibility, at some sites, of 100 feet. Most day cruises include snorkelling as a part of their itinerary, allowing for unique views of colorful fish and intriguing coral formations.

Cabo Verde and the Sea
The fauna of the archipelago is extremely rich due to its underwater platforms and to the water’s pureness and temperatures. Some of the permanent species includes the golden brean, the wahoo, the bonito, the moray eel and the black grouper; as for migratory species, they comprise the tuna fish, the dolphin, the whale, the sperm whale and the killer whale.

Shellfish stands out for its quantity and variety: the lobster, several species of crab and mollusks with stunning shells, together with magnificient coral, will undoubtedly delight every collector. The sea turtle is also common in the archipelago, using the most isolated beaches to spawn.

The warm and clear waters of Cabo Verde presents thus excellent requirements for scuba or skin diving, for the discovery of a wonderful underwater fauna of multicolor schools, shipwrecks and mysterious caves. Place of endless beaches embraced by the Trade Winds, the archipelago also offers splendid conditions for surfing and windsurfing.

Constant winds and steep waves provide those who love these sports a faster and more exciting ride, which includes Cabo Verde amongst the best places in the world to practice these two activities.

Diving in Cabo Verde
1. All divers must have:
Third party liability insurance that specifically covers diving activities.
Repatriation insurance valid in Cabo Verde, in case of diving accident.
Certificate issued and signed by a doctor allowing the practice of underwater activities.

2. Best diving season: from April to November all diving sites are accessible.
Out of this period, fewer sites are available, depending on the trade winds.

3. Average depth between 6 and 30 meters.

4. Best diving sites:
In Sal: Bera de Coral, Bera Preta, Buracona, Caval, Choclassa, Farol, Lagosta Verde, Peridao, Pontinha, Razo de Leao, Santo Antao (shipwreck).

In Santiago: Baixa Raca, Djeu Grande, Djeu Preto, FazendaI, Fazenda II (shipwreck), Fim de Baixa, Laginha, Modja, Derra, Pinedo Branco, Ponta de Atum, Ponta de Dedo, Ponta Monde, Ponte Preta I, Ponte Petra II.

In Boavista: Atlantide, Curral Velho, Jao Valente, Morro de Rei, Ponta do Sol.