Pedra da Lagoa

Experienced divers explore rocky canyons teeming with marine life.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
28m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Pedra da Lagoa, in Portugal, features two prominent rocks separated by 20-30 meters. Navigating the site involves exploring the canyon-like shelves formed within the rocks. The underwater topography is complex, offering a variety of crevices and overhangs to explore. No specific history or story of the site is readily available, however, its unique geological formation and abundance of marine life are its main appeal.

The marine life at Pedra da Lagoa is diverse and abundant. Divers can expect to encounter lobsters, rock crabs, Mediterranean slipper lobsters, octopuses, and numerous conger eels. Other fish species are likely present, though specific identification would require further observation.

The best time to visit Pedra da Lagoa is likely during the warmer months (May to October) when water temperatures are more comfortable and visibility is generally better. Due to the potential for currents, strong diving skills are essential. Freediving is not recommended due to depth and current. This site is better suited for experienced divers comfortable with potentially challenging conditions.

Diving

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

canyon divemacro photographyadvanced onlystrong currentsconger eellobsterrock crabportugal

Marine Life

Conger eelsLobstersRock crabsMediterranean slipper lobstersOctopuses

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Strong currents and 28m depth require experience.

Hazards:
depthstrong currents
Current Strength:

Moderate

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