

Best for beginner divers, 7m, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
Praia Vermelha at Ilhas Botinas offers a shallow dive experience with an average depth of 7 metres. The site features a combination of reef and wreck topography, suitable for beginner divers. Access is available via both shore and boat entries. Divers should be aware of moderate currents and potential entanglement hazards. Visibility at this location typically ranges between 5 and 15 metres, with water temperatures fluctuating from 22C to 27C throughout the year. Night diving is permitted at this site, with typical dives lasting approximately 30 minutes.
-23.16130, -44.35020
Plan turtle encounters for 7-9am when animals actively feed before retreating to deeper waters.
Boat pickup is standard procedure. The site is located off the southern coast of Ilha Grande.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun
Yes, the site is classified as suitable for beginner divers with an average depth of 7 metres.
The site has an average depth of 7 metres.
Access to Praia Vermelha is available via both shore and boat entries.
Divers should be aware of moderate currents and the risk of entanglement.
Diving at Praia Vermelha in Angra dos Reis requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Praia Vermelha in Angra dos Reis. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Praia Vermelha in Angra dos Reis are April, May, and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Praia Vermelha in Angra dos Reis. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Praia Vermelha in Angra dos Reis typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.