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Ilha das Cabras

Ilha das Cabras feels like a secret garden, a calm little pocket just off the main Arraial bustle. We love it for its sheer chilled-out vibe and how much you can soak in without ever feeling rushed. At a maximum of seven metres, this isn't about crushing depth records; it’s about slow exploration. We're talking about poking around a truck chassis and a Neptune statue that have become home to a lively cast of characters. Keep an eye out for the Planehead Filefish, they’re often hanging around the crevices, and we’ve had some fantastic encounters with Key Worm Eels tucked into the sand. The Brazilian red anemones are particularly striking here, often hosting a Green Porcelain Crab if you look closely enough. Visibility averages around six metres, which, for such a shallow site, means you get really intimate views without feeling overwhelmed by distance. It’s perfect for new divers building confidence or photographers who want to spend ages framing a shot of a Spinyback Spider Crab.