The name is a mix of Éder and Zina, two divers who discovered the spot, after following rocks and fragments on Northwest of ́ ́Ponta de Tubarão’’. It is undoubtedly one of the top 5 on the island, containing peculiar characteristics and being so far the only recorded reef that is right in the middle of the sand.

Approximately 5 to 8 minutes by boat from Porto Grande bay, this place, like the other bays, offers shallow and drift diving, with a large concentration of schools and other attractions. It is said that the tip of the rock resembles the head of a howling dog. It has a maximum depth of 22 meters.

Located within the Bay, it offers excellent conditions; calm water on the surface, with good visibility, making it perfect for try dives, snorkeling, courses, and experienced divers. With a great concentration of life, it offers the possibility of “zigzagging” between the rocks, especially between 5 and 12 meters.

A 7,5 km de Porto Grande, 10-15 minutos de barco, é um dos melhores locais da ilha! Podendo atingir profundidades inferiores a 50 metros, com correntes constantes, por vezes muito fortes. É muito rico em espécies pelágicas, especialmente em torno do Pináculo (27m), que é adornado com corais.

With a maximum depth of 15 meters, the SS Marcar was a Liberty Ship built in the USA during World War II. The ship was suffering water leaks so it was stranded in Tarrafal, Santo Antão and later towed to São Vicente. In 1968 she sank in the Bay.

9km from the center of Diving, Fateja or Tojoa. This spot is mostly run in drift style, with rocks on the right, culminating with a wall at the end with a cavity underneath. It can reach max. 22m, following a “gorge“ through the sand.

Located between the east and southeast of the back of Djeu, and further away from the islet, it can reach up to 40 meters, between walls and gorges. Similar to Ponta de Tubarão, you have to swim more into open waters, where there are chances of encountering larger pelagic fish, like around the islet.

Djeu is an islet located 3,5km NW of Mindelo, 5 min by boat from Porto Grande, where the lighthouse of Dom Luís is located. In this spot it is possible to do between 4 to 6 different routes, being a versatile spot suitable for different types of dives and the most varied profiles of divers.

Situado nos estaleiros Cabnav, é um local especialmente dedicado aos amantes do peixe-rã e mergulho nocturno. Excelente para cursos e experiências de mergulhos, devido à sua característica confinada: 3-10 metros. Protegido pelo cais e navios atracados, proporciona mergulhos tranquilos. ​

It is said that the first few times people dove there, the staff forgot the anchor twice, and therefore the boat was without anchor, ( Sem Ancora) to the drift. It is usually a quiet spot.