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.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

rocky reefcanyonwide anglemacro photographybeginner friendlyoctopus

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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