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Dive Spot Guide•
Central Station
A shallow bay-edge dive on Santo Antão for easy exploring.
Plan a relaxed shore entry at the end of Paço de Pau Bay; the site is shallow, fishy, and best when you can move slowly through sand, rock, and small caverns.
About Central Station
Central Station on Santo Antão is a shallow bay-edge dive near the end of Paço de Pau Bay. Sand, rock, and hole-riddled terrain create small caverns and openings to explore, with ceilings coated in yellow and orange coral polyps. Fish life is plentiful, so it suits slow scanning, easy navigation, and relaxed sessions in calm water.
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Where Is Central Station?
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Central Station Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Shallow bay dive across sand and rock with small caverns and holes; easy route-finding and slow exploration suit the site well.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow, sheltered bay conditions with sand, rock, holes, and small caverns; calm water keeps the route easiest.
Safety & Access At Central Station
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Some holes/caverns can be entered; use caution in overhead spaces.
Access Restrictions
Best with calm water and sure footing; surf or surge will make the rocky and hole-filled sections less comfortable.
Legal Notes
Follow local shoreline access etiquette and any guide instructions.
Local Intel For Central Station
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow scuba dive across sand and rock with holes, small caverns, and coral-covered ceilings; good for relaxed scanning and easy navigation.
Freediving
Works as a calm-water freedive when the bay is settled and the route stays conservative.
Snorkeling
A good snorkel option in calm conditions, especially near the bay edge and the shallow rocky sections.
Wildlife at Central Station
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Central Station
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Central Station
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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