Ilhéu de Vila Franca - cozinha

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Located in the nature reserve of the islet of Vila Franca do Campo, where you can find many passages along the wall up to a depth of 10m along the rock. The maximum depth is 18m. Bottom of small rock formations mixed with sand.

Species that can be spotted are Canary Damsel, Salema, Rainbow wrasse, Ornate Wrasse, arzores Chromis, Rock-pool Blenny, Rusty blenny, Red scorpion fish, Madeira rockfish, redlip blenny

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Moray Eel

129 Sightings
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Octopus

82 Sightings
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Barracuda

44 Sightings
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Wrasse

14 Sightings
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Grouper/Basslets

162 Sightings
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Parrotfish

103 Sightings
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Triggerfish

101 Sightings
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25
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Scorpionfish

39 Sightings
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Stingrays

19 Sightings
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Flounder

14 Sightings
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