Maraldi - Salvador & Bahia

Penguin Point can be a bit of a wrestle to get into, especially if there’s any kind of swell running, but trust us, it’s worth the effort. Once you’re in, the wall drops from just a few metres down to a shelf at about 13 metres. We’ve always found this to be a fantastic spot for the bigger stuff. You often see schools of blue maomao so thick you have to fin through them, and the resident snapper are huge. Keep an eye on the sandy patches for cruising short-tail stingrays – we’ve seen some absolute monsters here. The rock walls are home to a surprising number of small invertebrates too, with purple sunset clams tucked into crevices and variable chitons clinging tight. Visibility here averages around 8 metres, which isn’t epic, but it’s enough to really appreciate the scale of the rays and the busy schools of fish. It’s a site that rewards patience, perfect for those who like to take it slow and really observe.

Location

Salvador & Bahia, Brazil, South America

Coordinates

-13.008500, -38.534300

Marine Protected Area: Área De Proteção Ambiental Baía De Todos Os Santos