Post by steve75 on Dec 3, 2004 10:28:55 GMT -5
Pedras Secas dive site, its name means dry stones in Portuguese. Is an arena like formation, surrounded by small passages and small caverns and cracks in the rocks. The local divemaster will guide you through the best parts of the site and will always call your attention to the wonders that come into sight, deep range from 12 to 20 meters and there is no strong drift, so relax and enjoy the dive. Marine life can be described as unique and plentiful. Colourful fishes habituated with the presence of divers and some are even curious about the divers, getting closer to take a look at "such a strange creature that makes bubbles". There is no need to be lucky to find nurse sharks and green turtles, they are always around. Try sneaking in the small holes and slits in the bottom and you will probably find some lobsters, crabs, shrimps and octopuses ready to show their quick colour changing show. Quite often, eagle rays and reef sharks can be seen. With some luck, you may encounter Manta Rays and Hammerhead Sharks, an unique experience. All this, spiced with a warm water (27oC / 80oF), visibility ranging from 15 metres (50 feet) in the bad days to more than 30 metres as an standard. There are three good operators in Noronha, but I strongly recommend using Atlantis, the second choice is Aguas Claras.
While not diving, you can enjoy the wonderful beaches, where snorkelling is always welcome, and several tracks with amazing landscapes. Food is always good, based on local fishes. You can even find a sushi-bar with fresh tuna sashimis. The only set back is the accommodations, you will not find 5 stars hotels, only small "pousadas" with no luxury. Despite rustic, all accommodations are clean and usually count with air conditioning, small fridge and TV. Futher to the Pedras Secas dive site, there are several other dive sites, which will lead you to dive for as many days as you can while you are in the island. It is worth mentioning the Corveta, a warship wreck technical dive that can be made by divers with more than 50 logged dives and Nitrox certified.
While not diving, you can enjoy the wonderful beaches, where snorkelling is always welcome, and several tracks with amazing landscapes. Food is always good, based on local fishes. You can even find a sushi-bar with fresh tuna sashimis. The only set back is the accommodations, you will not find 5 stars hotels, only small "pousadas" with no luxury. Despite rustic, all accommodations are clean and usually count with air conditioning, small fridge and TV. Futher to the Pedras Secas dive site, there are several other dive sites, which will lead you to dive for as many days as you can while you are in the island. It is worth mentioning the Corveta, a warship wreck technical dive that can be made by divers with more than 50 logged dives and Nitrox certified.