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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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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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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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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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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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Caverna da Sapata (★4.6)

This cave surprises by its size. Measuring approximately 15 m high by 30 m long. Even if there can be currents, it can be dived by beginners and advanced divers alike.

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Naufragio do Porto (★4.5)

A shallow dive point (up to eight meters depth) where the Greek ship Asturia, shipwrecked in the 30’s, is located. In this region some it is common to do the open water dives of the beginner course.

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Cagarras Fundas (★4.5)

Versatile dive, which provides several different profiles. It starts at the shallow end and can reach up to 30 meters of depth. Located west of Cagarras Point.

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Cabritos (★4.5)

Volcanic formation that serves as shelter for several species of fish. It has an average depth of 20 meters and is located behind Ilha do Meio.

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Cordilheiras (★4.4)

Next to Rata Island, this point consists of a rocky wall that can reach 30 meters deep. Its trademark is the impressive visual.

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Morro de Fora (★4.6)

An excellent location, this spot is close to Conceição Beach and offers dives of up to 16 meters. Very well known for the concentration of fire corals.

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Vapor de Baixo (★4.7)

It is not possible to correctly determine the name and date of this shipwreck. Probably she was a small wheeled tugboat, with steam propulsion. She is correctly supported on the bottom and although most of the parts are buried, the engines and boilers are almost intact and in the correct position. Not to be missed!

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Pirapama (★4.7)

The reason for the crash between the Pirapama steam and the Bahia steam is still a mystery. It is estimated that this ship sank in 1889. Today it rests between 19 and 23 meters deep. Many pieces can be identified, which brings a great historical value to this shipwreck.

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Rebocador Marte (★4.7)

The tugboat Marte was sunk in 1997 to become an artificial reef. The dive starts at 16 mts and goes up to 33 mts depth and can be visited by advanced and experienced divers. The wreck is in navigational position and has 3 floors, with several passages and parts.

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Taurus e Virgo (★4.7)

Due to the proximity of these two wrecks, about 20 meters apart, it is very common for divers to visit both in a single dive. The dive is relatively shallow, being made around 20 meters deep, with great safety for possible penetrations and guaranteed fun.

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