Risco Verde

Dive Site Details

Risco Verde offers an ideal dive experience year-round, perfect for those seeking a tranquil underwater adventure regardless of sea conditions. The easy entry and exit from the shingle beach via the seaside promenade make it particularly convenient for night dives.

Dive Type

Shore Dive

Entry

A 2-minute walk to the shore 

Certification Level

Open Water Diver

Maximum Depth

16m

Current

Little – Medium

Suggested Equipment

  • Snorkel
  • Camera
What to Expect

At Risco Verde, beginners and seasoned divers alike can enjoy a serene dive featuring a vibrant underwater landscape. The reef’s intricate cracks and crevices, covered in diverse algae, provide a habitat for abundant marine life, including ornate wrasse, damselfish, and parrotfish. Divers may also encounter stingrays or angel sharks resting on the sandy bottom or seagrass meadows.

  • Vibrant marine life, including ornate wrasse, damselfish, and parrotfish
  • Intricate reef structure with cracks, crevices, and diverse algae
  • Easy access from the shingle beach, ideal for night dives
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