Pedra D’Eira

★★★★★ (2,865)

Pedra d’Eira is one of Madeira’s most stunning dive sites. This volcanic formation offers a serene experience with no currents, making it perfect for all divers. Explore a fascinating tunnel starting at 8m and ending at 18m, leading to depths of 38m where vibrant marine life awaits in crystal-clear waters.

Spot massive stingrays, rare monk seals, turtles, and seahorses. The site features black coral, anemones, and large schools of subtropical fish like groupers in a thriving ecosystem.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

Barracuda

76 Sightings
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8
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21
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10
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15
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12
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10
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Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

59 Sightings
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14
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16
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12
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17
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Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

41 Sightings
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8
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8
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11
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14
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Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

31 Sightings
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10
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12
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9

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Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

Stingrays

136 Sightings
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14
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23
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27
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23
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10
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21
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18
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Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

82 Sightings
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12
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10
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10
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10
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12
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19
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9
Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse

35 Sightings
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18
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17
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0
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Total number of species approx.: 250

Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets

33 Sightings
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9
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11
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13
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0
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0
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Total number of species approx.: 30

Sand Eel

Sand Eel

29 Sightings
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19
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10
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

11 Sightings
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0
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0
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11
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Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

10 Sightings
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0
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10
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

8 Sightings
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8
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0
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0
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0
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0

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