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Advanced rocky islet dive off Janela
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Ilhéu do Boi is a rocky-islet dive off Janela, with a sheltered south-side start and a return that tracks the shoreline back toward the entry. The route is simple to follow but still demanding, because it reaches deep water and asks divers to stay close to the rocks while keeping the open-water side in view. Plan it as an advanced dive with good buoyancy and route discipline rather than a casual reef hop. The payoff is a hard-and-soft coral slope with a busy mix of parrotfish, scorpionfish, trumpetfish, moray eels, nudibranchs, and tuna.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 30m
Depth Note
Maximum depth described as around 30 meters before turning the dive.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered south-side start, rocky shoreline track, and a deep turnaround point.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Stay tight to the rock line, watch your turn depth, and keep reserve gas for the return leg.
Access Restrictions
Best for advanced divers with strong buoyancy and route discipline; this is not a casual reef hop.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator and island-access guidance for the islet, and treat the site as a planned boat dive.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A rocky-shoreline dive that reaches roughly 30 m before returning along the same side while ascending.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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