Cape Verde

Curral Velho

Curral Velho - photo 1

Photo by Dominique Josse on Unsplash.

Curral Velho is a small coastal village on the island of Santa Isabel in Cape Verde. It’s not a major diving hub and there are no dive sites or dive centers within the immediate vicinity. The area features a dry, volcanic landscape with limited accessible shoreline. Nearby freshwater opportunities exist in the broader region, but the village itself is primarily known for local culture and scenery rather than diving. If you’re planning a diving-focused trip, you’d typically base yourself on a different island with established dive centers and accessible reef or wreck sites, and use Curral Velho as a quiet coastal stop or day trip.

Essential information for traveling in Cape Verde

About Cape Verde

Sea
Bay of Biscay and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Languages
PT
Demonym
Cape Verdian
Phone prefix
+238

Practicalities

Currency
CVE
Voltage
220, 230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
SID BVC RAI SNE VXE

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Curral Velho

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Curral Velho

The best time to dive in Curral Velho

The best months to dive in Curral Velho are from July to October. Temperatures are confortable (26-27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
22 °C 24 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
22 °C 22 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
22 °C 22 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
23 °C 22 °C 7/10
05 - May
24 °C 23 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
24 °C 24 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
26 °C 26 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 27 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 28 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 28 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
23 °C 25 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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