Pêlo Negro

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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

Wrasse

39 Sightings
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Total number of species: 300

Octopus

17 Sightings
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Total number of species: 7000

Crab

59 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3400

Shrimp

31 Sightings
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