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Parede do Tarrafal
Parede do Tarrafal is a calm shore wall dive in Tarrafal Bay.
Scuba DivingSnorkelingShoreBeginner6m - 20m
Wall
Shore-access Tarrafal Bay wall dive with a shallow rocky top, fish-filled holes and a relaxed bay profile for easy guided days.
About Parede do Tarrafal
Parede do Tarrafal is a shore-access wall dive in Tarrafal Bay on Santiago, Cabo Verde. A rocky plateau drops into a short wall with holes and schools of fish, making it a compact route with plenty of small-life detail. It is a relaxed reef for divers who like shallow structure, easy entries and a sheltered bay setting.
Safety & Access
Safety Notes
Watch the wall edge and stay close to the bay-side route if the briefing mentions any flow.
Access Restrictions
Shore access in Tarrafal Bay should be planned with a local dive center and the bay-side entry point.
Legal Notes
Follow local bay and dive-center rules for Tarrafal and the day’s briefing.
Where Is Parede do Tarrafal?
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Local Intel For Parede do Tarrafal
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Compact wall dive with rocky plateau, holes in the wall and a clear return toward the entry area.
Freediving
Freedive sessions can work on the shallow top, but the site is mainly a relaxed shore wall dive.
Snorkeling
The shallow bay and nearshore reef make snorkeling workable on calm days.
Wildlife at Parede do Tarrafal
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Research Estimate At Parede do Tarrafal
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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Current · 1/5No current
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Surge · 1/5Flat calm
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 25m
