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Ilha Rasa - Guincho

We really like Ilha Rasa, particularly the Guincho side, for its easygoing vibe. It’s a solid spot for newer divers, or when you just want a relaxed dive without battling strong currents. Drop down and you’re often greeted by schools of cocoroca, dog-eye snappers, and those curious butterfly fish. The maximum depth here hits around 18 metres, which feels just right for an extended bottom time, letting you really take in the scene. What makes it special for us is the chance to really slow down and appreciate the smaller things. We’ve had some fantastic encounters here – not always the big pelagics, but plenty of smooth hammerheads if you're lucky, and we’ve spotted the occasional batfish or even a slender mojarra blending into the sand. Visibility hovers around 7 metres, which honestly, in Arraial, is pretty standard and forces you to focus. We’d suggest going early in the morning, before any boat traffic stirs things up, for the best chance at spotting turtles or one of those elusive pallid snake eels poking out of the sand. It’s honest, coastal diving and a good reminder that not every dive needs to be a deep blue expedition to be enjoyable.