Santo Antão · Cabo Verde · Wall
Ponta de Peça
Mantas can pass off the cape
Ponta de Peça is a rocky wall on the cape that forms the last point on the coast before Tarrafal, on Santo Antão. Divers come for the boulder-strewn wall, the creatures sheltering among its rocks, and the chance of big animals out in the open water off the point.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Santo Antão and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The rocky wall descends to more than 40 m, scattered with big rocks whose gaps and holes house several species. Being on a point, the site can catch some current, and divers who keep watching the blue may meet mantas.
Marine life and season
- Manta rays
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Good |
Season follows Santo Antão: Diving runs year-round; April to June and October to November are the best months, and autumn brings the best odds of a manta ray or whale shark.
Know before you go
- Sitting on a cape, the site sometimes has current.
Questions divers ask
Can mantas be seen at Ponta de Peça?+
Sometimes. The site sits on a cape, and divers watching the blue there can meet mantas.
Sources
- Santo Antao dive sites — ScubaGo
- Dive Sites — Green Turtle Diving Center
- Santo Antao Art Resort diving holiday — EWDR
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