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Cabo Verde · Sao Vicente and Santo Antao Dive Coast
Boat-access bay dive near Mindelo
Boat-access bay dive near Mindelo
Ninho de Guincho is a boat-access bay on the northwest side of Sao Vicente, named for the osprey nests on the rock above. The site offers several routes in one area, from relaxed shallow profiles to deeper coral-and-rock dives, so it works as a flexible day out for different diver levels. Expect fish schools, crustaceans, molluscs, and frogfish around the bay, with the shallowest options staying easy and the deeper lines asking for a more deliberate profile.
Safety Notes
Pick the route to match the day and the group, and stay conservative on the deeper lines.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, about 10 minutes from Porto Grande.
Legal Notes
Respect loggerhead turtle nesting areas in the bay and follow the skipper guidance for the chosen route.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Several routes in one bay let you choose between a relaxed profile and a more demanding deeper line.
Snorkeling
The shallow routes can suit calm-day snorkeling, but the site is best known as a scuba boat dive.
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Sheltered muck dive for frogfish and night diving.

Mindelo's shallow rock trio with easy-water access