Alvarenga
Old iron frigate, fully powered by sail, sank in front of Olinda beach, 15km away. Today it lies at a depth of 24 meters and its hull is preserved.
In this wreck we can find several sea creatures seeking shelter amidst the wreckage, rays and shoals of xiras and enxadas.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 25
Eagle Ray
Loggerhead Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 27
Barracuda
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Total number of species approx.: 2
Nurse Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 60
Spiny Lobster
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 100
Parrotfish
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Total number of species approx.: 250
Skate Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 85
Surgeonfish
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Total number of species approx.: 80