Richies Place

A canyon into the depths

Gigantic walls that drop into the abyss, imposing overhangs, immense pointed rocks, caves, underwater canyons, large sandbanks, arches; all of this creates a spectacular landscape adorned with a thousand forms of life.

The landscape is one of the highlights of this dive due to its remarkable variety. The crevices in the rock house two orange corals and a small cave where the narwhal shrimp take shelter. Additionally, we will observe a wide range of other species.

The dive begins directly from the buoy line that marks the swimming area of the beach. Once at the bottom, we can descend through the sand to the small arch formed in the rock, which is large enough for a person to pass through. From there, if we continue along the ledge with it on our right, we will soon reach a plaque honoring Richard, a beloved guide who frequented and popularized this spot and who died from non-diving-related causes while on vacation abroad.

From the arch, keeping the ledge on our left, the wall descends, forming a canyon with a large cave at its base where the first branch of orange coral hides. In front of the exit of this cave, on a large pointed rock, another smaller coral provides shelter for a good number of narwhal shrimp (commonly known as prawns). After passing the ledge, we ascend through a large group of rocks to a ledge where the second branch of coral grows; from there, we begin our return.