Plongée à Cape Verde — Cape Verde
Cape Verde's volcanic islands sit in the mid-Atlantic with a unique mix of tropical and temperate marine life. Sal and Boa Vista islands are the dive hubs, with lemon shark encounters, seasonal whale sharks, and volcanic rock formations. Still under the radar for most divers, which keeps the reefs pristine.
- Score
- 52.4
- Visibilité
- 12–30m
- Température
- 19–27°C
- Meilleurs mois
- April, November
Cape Verde's volcanic islands sit in the mid-Atlantic with a unique mix of tropical and temperate marine life. Sal and Boa Vista islands are the dive hubs, with lemon shark encounters, seasonal whale sharks, and volcanic rock formations. Still under the radar for most divers, which keeps the reefs pristine.
Africa's Atlantic Volcanic Dive Islands
Score Breakdown
Click any score to see a detailed breakdown
Marine Life
26.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Cidade Velha (UNESCO, first European colonial city in tropics)
- Mindelo cultural scene
Non-Diver Score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & Emergency
Basic hospitals on Sal and Santiago; no chamber in-country — evacuation to Canaries or Lisbon
Top Operators
Scuba Caribe Cape Verde
PADI
Dive Tribe Cape Verde
SSI