

Best for beginner divers, 7m, boat entry, mild current.
Varzea is a reef site located off Sao Pedro, Cape Verde. This site is suitable for beginners, featuring a consistent depth of approximately 7 metres. Access is by boat only. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 23C and 27C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pufferfish, groupers, European parrotfish, and various moray eels. Divers should be aware of sharp coral present at the site. Typical dives last around 45 minutes.
16.82580, -25.08170
The island of São Vicente is particularly good for diving, with over 20 dive spots located near Mindelo.
Dives are conducted using semi-rigid boats with travel times between 10 and 30 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pufferfish, groupers, European parrotfish, honeycomb moray, goldentail moray, black moray, arrow crab, trumpetfish, scorpionfish, spotfin burrfish, frogfish, and flying gurnard.
Yes, Varzea is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The average depth at Varzea is 7 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
The site experiences mild currents with visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Water temperatures range from 23C to 27C.
Diving at Cabo Verde, Varzea in Mindelo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cabo Verde, Varzea in Mindelo. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Cabo Verde, Varzea in Mindelo are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.