Atractores - Salvador & Bahia
Atractores is a fascinating artificial reef near Salvador, created by sinking concrete structures to encourage marine growth. We’ve found it’s a good spot for seeing schools of snapper and grunt, often with the occasional curious turtle gliding by. The shallower depth makes it suitable for newer divers looking for something a bit different from natural reefs. Visibility can vary, but it’s a solid option for an easy dive.
- Location
- Salvador & Bahia, Brazil, South America
- Coordinates
- -12.582534, -38.010315
Marine Protected Area: Área De Proteção Ambiental Plataforma Continental Do Litoral Norte
Nearby Dive Sites in Salvador & Bahia
- Bahia de Salvador
- BEARN - 3m (wreck)
- BRASILOIDE - 43m (wreck)
- Caita
- CAVO ARTEMIDI - 14m (wreck)
- Corais de Ondina (reef)
- Cordão da Barra de Serinhaém (reef)
- Coroa do Capão - 5-20m (reef)
- Coroa do Cavalo - 5-20m (reef)
- Galeão Sacramento - 10-30m (drift)
- GERMANIA - 6m (wreck)
- Ho Mei III - Salvador (wreck)
- JANGADEIRO - 3m (wreck)
- Jequirica - 10-25m (reef)
- Maraldi
Nearest Dive Centres to Atractores
- BAHIA SCUBA
- Submerso
- UWBAHIA - ["PADI"]
- Zimbo Dive
Marine Life in Salvador & Bahia
Home to 295 recorded species including 262 reef fish, 10 other, 8 sharks & rays, 4 hard corals, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 whales & dolphins.
Notable Species
- Caesar (Haemulon aurolineatum) - Reef Fish
- Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus) - Reef Fish
- Demoiselle (Stegastes fuscus) - Reef Fish
- Twinspot Bass (Serranus flaviventris) - Reef Fish
- Grunt (Haemulon steindachneri) - Reef Fish
- Catfish (Odontoscion dentex) - Reef Fish
- Sand goby (Coryphopterus glaucofraenum) - Reef Fish
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- Doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus) - Reef Fish
- Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) - Reef Fish
- Butterbun (Chaetodon striatus) - Reef Fish
- Gray Parrotfish (Sparisoma axillare) - Reef Fish
- Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) - Seagrass & Algae
- Spotted Goatfish (Pseudupeneus maculatus) - Reef Fish
- Sergeant-major (Abudefduf saxatilis) - Reef Fish
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Cook (Holocentrus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
- Greenback Parrotfish (Scarus trispinosus) - Reef Fish
- Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals