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Rotxa de Ventoinha
Rotxa de Ventoinha: rocky canyon dive with a shallow plateau.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate6m - 20m
Reef
Boat access on Santo Antão to a rocky plateau-and-canyon dive with sand channels, fishy holes, and a modest maximum depth.
About Rotxa de Ventoinha
Rotxa de Ventoinha is a boat-access canyon dive on Santo Antão with a shallow rocky plateau, a channel cut through huge rock walls, and a sandy bottom full of holes to explore. It rewards slow route-finding and fish spotting more than fast movement, and it suits divers who want a scenic rocky profile with lots of small-life detail.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Nurse sharks and stingrays may be present; maintain respectful distance and avoid placing hands into holes and crevices.
Access Restrictions
Access is via the dive center and boat schedule, so pre-booking and sea-state windows matter.
Legal Notes
Follow the dive-center briefing and local marine rules; this is a guided offshore dive rather than a casual beach entry.
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Local Intel For Rotxa de Ventoinha
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided scuba dive over a shallow plateau, then along the canyon walls and sandy bottom for species spotting and slow route-finding.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main use case here; the site is better suited to guided scuba in canyon terrain.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the boat access and canyon profile make it a better fit for scuba exploration.
Wildlife at Rotxa de Ventoinha
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Rotxa de Ventoinha
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility15m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
