São Tomé and Príncipe
Coral Garden
About this Dive Site
Description
Discover the vibrant 'Coral Garden' near Ilhéu das Rolas, a shallow reef bursting with color and activity. This accessible site is perfect for novice divers and snorkelers, offering close encounters with playful clownfish, majestic parrotfish, and graceful sea turtles amidst a kaleidoscope of coral.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C | 27°C | 28°C | 29°C | 30°C |
Peak Season
January, February, November, December, March, April, May, August, September, October
Jan
Excellent visibility, abundant marine life
Feb
Peak season for turtles and reef fish
Mar
Good visibility, potential for manta rays
Apr
Transition to cooler waters, still good diving
More monthly highlights
May
Calm seas, good for beginners
Jun
Slightly cooler, but still good diving
Jul
Whale shark migration begins
Aug
Peak whale shark season
Sep
End of whale shark season, manta rays appear
Oct
Manta ray season, good visibility
Nov
Peak manta ray season, excellent conditions
Dec
Manta ray season continues, start of turtle nesting
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