Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Salvador

The top 2 dive and snorkel sites in Salvador, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Salvador guide

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Maraldi

No reviews yetBrazil, Bahia

The Maraldi is an English ship which ran aground at 21:00 pm on February 28, 1975 on the beach of the 2nd Naval District, Barra, Salvador (BA) due to strong local currents, when he came to Buenos Aires (Argentina) for Amsterdam (Netherlands) carrying a cargo of wool and leather. Today we have dismantled all serves as a haven for countless species of fish and invertebrates as well as being one of the most visited wrecks mergulahdores in Salvador, the Brazilian city with over mergulhaveis shipwrecks on its shores, many of them to duck out the beach, fins, mask and snorkel, as is the case of Maraldi that is less than 80m from the beach. Access from Avenida Sete de Setembro. Next to the Lighthouse Bar, down the last ladder to the left (which is a peddler of coconut). Once on the beach, swim 200 m perpendicular to the beach and soon reach the wreck of Maraldi. Maraldi is also known as Primeiro Naufrágio.

BeginnerMax depth 9.8 ftShore or Boat entry
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Bahia de Salvador

No reviews yetBrazil, Bahia

Old slave-ships have a lot of things thrown overboard as: bottles, crockery, etc. Years 1600 wreck. Stuff of slave Ships (wreck diving) Bahia de Salvador is also known as Salvador.

AdvancedMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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UWBAHIA
5.0 (9) · Salvador
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Salvador diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Salvador for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 2 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

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Are there dive shops in Salvador?

Zentacle lists 1 dive shop in Salvador. The top-rated is UWBAHIA (5.0 from 9 reviews).