Taipas

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Taipas is a natural reef consisting of a slab with a wall and large blocks of rock beside it. With a maximum depth of 13 meters in the sand and 10 meters at the top, it is an accessible and easy dive for all levels of certification, not more than 5 minutes from the marina.

The fauna does not differ from other points of equal depth, being able to see gorgonians, sea bream, octopus, crabs, and nudibranchs of different species.

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SSI Training Centers

13m / 43ft

Max. Depth

beginner

Level

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