Find Wally is a muck and artificial reef site located at the harbor edge in Porto Novo, Cape Verde. Divers and snorkellers access the water via concrete stairs, which lead directly into the harbour structures. The site is suitable for beginners and offers mild currents, with typical dives lasting around 50 minutes. Night diving is permitted at this location. Water temperatures range from 23C to 27C throughout the year. Due to the nature of the harbour environment, divers should remain aware of potential entanglement hazards. The site provides a unique opportunity to explore artificial structures in a sheltered marine setting.

Praia de Curraletes, also known as Escorralete, is a black sand beach located east of Porto Novo. The site features underwater rock formations and small canyons that range in depth from 1 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers can expect visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Due to exposure to wind, the site is suitable for intermediate divers. Entry is from the shore, and conditions include moderate currents and potential surge. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, and changing rooms. A typical dive lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Sharkys is a shallow reef located off Porto Novo, Cape Verde, with depths ranging from 5 to 10 metres. This site is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and visibility between 15 and 40 metres. Access is by boat, and the site is known for the presence of sharks, requiring careful attention to guide briefings. Water temperatures remain between 23 and 27 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, honeycomb moray, trumpetfish, pufferfish, European parrotfish, wrasses, arrow crab, Turkish wrasse, snake eel, cushion sea star, spotfin burrfish, porcupinefish, spiny lobster, and round fantail stingray. Local facilities provide air fills and equipment rental.

Navio a Vapor is a wreck dive located 500 metres off the coast of Santo Antao, Cape Verde. The site sits at depths between 8 and 14 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should be prepared for moderate currents. Visibility at the site is variable, so checking local conditions with a dive operator is recommended. The wreck structure provides shelter for various marine life. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, honeycomb moray, wrasses, arrow crab, Turkish wrasse, European parrotfish, pufferfish, trumpetfish, black moray, threebanded butterflyfish, porcupinefish, round fantail stingray, scorpionfish, and spotfin burrfish.

Arenas is a diverse dive site located off Porto Novo, Cape Verde, featuring a combination of reef, wall, canyon, and cave structures. With an average depth of 10 metres and a range of 8 to 14 metres, it is suitable for beginners. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres, allowing divers to observe the varied underwater topography. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents. Access to the site is by boat only. Divers should exercise caution when navigating the cavern sections and ensure they possess the appropriate training for overhead environments. Guided tours, equipment rental, and air fills are available locally to support your dive.

Critters Walk is a shallow reef site located in Porto Novo, Cape Verde, offering a relaxed environment for divers. The reef sits at depths between 8 and 13 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Conditions are generally manageable due to mild currents, though visibility can shift significantly between dives. Access is exclusively by boat. Divers should remain alert for boat traffic during ascents and at the surface, and it is recommended to deploy a surface marker buoy. Guided tours and equipment rental are available locally to assist in navigating the reef and locating specific marine life.

Praia do Vulcão is a volcanic reef located off Porto Novo, Santo Antao. The site features a varied topography ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 20 and 30 metres. Due to a surf break at the shore, boat access is required. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and supports night diving. Species recorded around this area include round fantail stingray, Turkish wrasse, snake eel, pufferfish, trumpetfish, arrow crab, bream, bigeyes, and mustard hill coral. Water temperatures range from 22 to 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

Ponta do Tubarão is a reef and drift dive site located off Porto Novo, Cape Verde. The site features a reef structure with depths ranging from 6 to 23 metres, averaging 12 metres. Divers should expect moderate currents, which can strengthen, requiring careful monitoring and pre-dive briefings. Water temperatures fluctuate between 22 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Visibility is variable, and divers must maintain good buoyancy control and remain aware of their surroundings, particularly near the surface due to potential boat traffic. This site is accessible by boat and is suitable for beginner divers, though local conditions should be checked prior to departure.