This dive site, Pedra do Leão (Lion's Rock), in Portugal, centers around a unique rock formation resembling a lion. Divers explore the rock's wall and a wide passage running through it. The dive is relatively straightforward, with the passage providing a natural, easy-to-navigate route. There is no known historical significance attached to the rock itself, its appeal stemming from its unusual shape and the vibrant marine life it attracts.
The area is teeming with various species of fish, including schools of white Seabreams, Seabass, and Pouts. The passage's roof and sides are covered in anemones, soft corals, and numerous nudibranchs. Algae also covers smaller rocks in the vicinity, adding to the biodiversity of the site.
The best time to visit Pedra do Leão is likely during the warmer months (spring and summer) when visibility is typically better and the water temperature is more comfortable for divers and freedivers. Divers should maintain a safe distance from the rock's surface to avoid accidental damage to the delicate marine life and the rock itself. Freedivers will find the shallow, manageable depth and generally calm conditions ideal for explorations.
