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Pasito Blanco

Pasito Blanco is one of those sites we often recommend for a chill afternoon dive, especially if you’ve spent the morning battling currents elsewhere. It’s just five minutes from the sports beach, and the generally calm conditions mean you can really take your time poking around. The seafloor here is a shallow, rectangular stretch, dropping to a maximum of 19 metres, perfect for extended bottom times. We particularly love the way the light filters down, illuminating the sandy patches where you’ll spot Wide-eyed Flounders doing their best impression of the seabed. Keep an eye out for African Striped Grunts, their silvery scales flashing as they cruise past, often accompanied by schools of Canary Damsels. It’s a reliable spot for seeing common octopuses tucked into crevices, their eyes watching you with surprising intelligence. And while it’s not guaranteed, we’ve often been greeted by the slightly grumpy faces of moray eels peering from their hideouts, especially if you get there a bit later in the day. Visibility averages a solid 17 metres, making it easy to spot the more subtle residents, like the little Rock Gobies. This is a site for unhurried exploration, for divers who appreciate the smaller, intricate details of the reef rather than dramatic drop-offs.