Dive-site story
Dois Olhos is a volcanic cavern site situated along the rugged western coast of Sal. Its name comes from two distinct overhead ceiling apertures that let sunlight pierce into a dark basalt chamber. Outside the main cavern, the topography gives way to rocky ledges, rubble slopes, and sandy channels frequented by coastal pelagics and bottom dwellers.
Natural cavern illuminated by twin overhead skylights resembling eyes
Sheltered resting spots for nurse sharks and large stingrays inside the chamber
Basalt swim-throughs and crevices harboring moray eels and crustaceans
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer ocean temperatures typically occur during late spring through autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black moray eelMuraena augusti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Guinean pufferfishSphoeroides marmoratus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Royal spiny lobsterPanulirus regius | Common |
Marine forecast
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