Salema Porgy

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Salema Porgy

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A herbivorous fish with distinctive golden horizontal stripes, forming large, striking schools around rocks and seagrass meadows - one of the most photogenic sights in local snorkelling. Old fishermen's tales link it to mild hallucinogenic effects if eaten at certain times of year, hence its English nickname "dreamfish" - a curiosity, not a practical tip.

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From April to June and from September to October you get warm days, calm sea, and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy along the seafront, while winters stay mild but rainy.