Pêlo Negro
Pêlo Negro is a high rock located off the beach of Leça da Palmeira, 5 minutes from the marina of Leixões. The base of the rock is close to 20 meters and the peak is around 8 meters. Accessible only by boat.
Possibility to observe various types of spongios, anemones and crustaceans. The predominant fauna in this place are plaice, pout, and rockfish.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 600
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Total number of species: 300
Octopus
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Total number of species: 7000
Crab
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Total number of species: 3400