

Best for beginner divers, 8-11m, boat entry, mild current.
Danfior is a wreck site located 300 metres offshore from Kite Beach in Sal, Cape Verde. Resting at an average depth of 10 metres, with a range of 8 to 11 metres, this artificial reef is accessible only by boat. The site is suitable for beginners and typically involves a 30-minute dive. Visibility ranges from 5 to 15 metres, and currents are generally mild. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including entanglement, low visibility, and strong currents. Species recorded around this area include various moray eels, wrasses, groupers, parrotfish, stingrays, and trumpetfish.
16.62418, -22.89546
Local tips coming soon
Access info coming soon
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-11m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Jun, Oct
Species recorded around this area include honeycomb, purplemouth, viper, and black morays, as well as wrasses, groupers, European parrotfish, round fantail stingrays, trumpetfish, and porcupinefish.
Yes, Danfior is suitable for beginner divers.
The wreck sits at a depth of 8 to 11 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Danfior requires boat access and is located 300 metres from the shore.
The best months to dive at Danfior are June and October.
Diving at Danfior in Santa Maria requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Danfior in Santa Maria. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Danfior in Santa Maria. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
Danfior in Santa Maria typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Danfior in Santa Maria typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.