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Ilha do Meio (★4.5)

Sheltered and quiet place with dives up to 15 m depth. This island, which lies between the Sea of Outside and the Sea of Inside, is very rich in marine life.

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Ilha do Frade (★4.6)

Located on the outside sea, in front of Atalaia beach, this point receives numerous tourists who are delighted with the variety of fish found there. The depth is between 8 and 22 meters.

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Cabeço Submarino (★4.5)

Considered one of the most interesting formations of the Mar de Fora, this reef that is in front of the Sueste Bay, allows us to observe the whole extension of the reef in a spiral ascent. Depth of up to 23 meters.

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Iuias (★4.8)

With a very interesting relief, its rocks also form spectacular canyons and caves. Being a deeper point (between 12 and 25 meters), distant from the island and with the presence of currents, only the most experienced divers can dive there.

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Piscinas Naturais - Porto de Galinhas (★3.9)

The natural pools of Porto de Galinhas have hot water, about 28ºC, with shallow dives around 6 meters deoth and good visibility, in a sheltered region without current. Ideal for beginner divers and Try Scuba!

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Buraco das Cabras (★4.6)

It is a drift dive that starts in the Outside Sea and ends in the Inside Sea, therefore, it doesn’t demand much effort from the divers during the displacement. The average depth is 15 meters and the point is made up of rock formations of volcanic origin.

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Buraco do Inferno (★4.5)

Despite its name, this underwater cave holds spectacular rock formations. It's a very interesting spot, with an incredible look. It's not possible to make long penetrations, just a few passages.

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Cagarras (★4.4)

Very versatile place, that can receive both beginner and experienced divers, because the dive starts in shallow and sheltered waters and its walls can reach 34 meters of depth.

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Caieiras (★4.5)

The dive at this point is around 17 meters and occurs between three distinct rock formations. It is well known for the amount of algae. It is one of the resting and feeding areas for sea turtles.

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Pedras Secas (★4.7)

At this dive site, the depth varies around 15 meters. Its fantastic formation is already worth the visit. The rock formations form corridors, canyons, arches, caves and small caves.

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Pontal do Norte (★4.4)

Great dark stone monolith submerged further from the island. Its top almost reaches the surface providing, around the parcel, a dive with clean blue water.

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Macaxeira (★4.6)

Located in the Sea of Outside, this incredible place with up to 40 meters of depth, is in the extreme north of the island. The current is always present and leads the diver to the wall of collapsed rocks. After the outline, there is a plateau with many algae.

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Laje Dois Irmãos (★4.5)

A point much visited by accredited divers, the Laje Dois Irmaos is next to the hill that bears the same name. The dive at this point can reach a depth of 22 meters.

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Corveta Ipiranga V17 (★4.9)

One of the most famous wrecks in the country, the Brazilian Navy’s Corveta V17 is approximately 60 meters deep. To dive at this point, you need to have an Extended Range certification or enough experience for deep dives, always accompanied by a professional.

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Ressurreta (★4.5)

Besides being an excellent point for baptisms, it is also a good option for night diving. Located between the Rata and Middle Islands, the depth varies from 8 and 12 meters.

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