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Bando Beach

Bando Beach is often pitched as a calmer alternative when the weather turns, and we’d agree it’s a good fallback. But to call it just that would be underselling it. We love the gentle slope of the wall, easing you down to the sand flats at 18 meters. It’s perfect for new divers finding their buoyancy, but seasoned eyes will still find plenty to focus on. The main draw for us here is the sheer density of reef fish. You'll see schools of snapper and horse-eye jacks circling, their silver scales flashing in the diffuse light. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; we often spot Robertson's blennies peering out from tiny holes and the distinctive patterns of a Bermuda cone shell on the sand. On a good day, the visibility hits 17 meters, which is plenty to appreciate the subtle colour shifts on the coral and watch angelfish drift past. This site is a solid choice for a relaxed morning dive or, as they say, when the wind kicks up a fuss elsewhere.