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Boat access from Porto Novo and broad species mix for the Santo Antao circuit.
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Hanging Garden, Kap Verde
Santo Antao wall dive with black coral and turtles
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Local operator required
This is best done through a local boat operator based in Porto Novo.
Boat-access wall dive on Santo Antao with a sandy descent, a deep coral edge, and a strong fit for experienced scuba divers.
About Hanging Garden, Kap Verde
Hanging Garden, Kap Verde is a boat dive on Santo Antao where a sandy and rocky slope falls into a black-coral and gorgonian wall. The dive is about working the wall edge, keeping the blue in view, and easing back up toward the boat. It suits scuba divers who want a deeper profile with turtles, rays, schools of fish, and the chance of bigger pelagic encounters.
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Research Estimate At Hanging Garden, Kap Verde
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Hanging Garden, Kap Verde?
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Hanging Garden, Kap Verde Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 35m
Depth Note
Sandy descent to about 30 m, then the wall is worked around 35 m before a slow ascent back to the boat.
Best Season
Year-round, weather permitting.
Typical Conditions
A sandy approach into a deep wall, then an open blue-water edge and a slow ascent back to the boat.
Safety & Access At Hanging Garden, Kap Verde
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Keep a conservative deep-wall profile and a tidy ascent line; the site is best handled as a boat dive with occasional shark sightings.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the standard way to dive Hanging Garden, Kap Verde.
Local Intel For Hanging Garden, Kap Verde
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Follow the sandy and rocky descent onto the wall, work the edge while keeping the blue in view, then return gradually toward the boat.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. The wall depth and boat profile make it a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site. The action is on the wall and along the blue-water edge.
Wildlife at Hanging Garden, Kap Verde
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Recent Logged Visits At Hanging Garden, Kap Verde
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Hanging Garden, Kap Verde
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