Pedra do Spinola
Rocky pinnacle with canyons, rich in Atlantic marine life.
Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is centered around a large submerged rock pinnacle rising from a sandy bottom. It is renowned for its impressive underwater landscape, featuring canyons, narrow passages, and steep walls covered in colourful anemones, sponges, and gorgonians. Divers can explore the varied topography while searching for octopus, moray eels, lobsters, and numerous species of fish typical of the Atlantic.
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
octopuscuttlefishmoray eelconger eelnudibranchlobstersea breamwrassegorgoniansanemones
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Manageable depths for beginners, with interesting topography for advanced divers.
Hazards:
boat trafficcurrent
Current Strength:
Mild
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