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Dive Spot Guide•
Pedra do Avião
Wing-shaped rocky slab off Fonte da Telha
Local operator required
Use a local Fonte da Telha dive operator and plan the dive around weather windows and depth management.
A compact Fonte da Telha scuba site with a wing-shaped slab, sandy patches, and concentrated marine life; best for experienced divers.
About Pedra do Avião
Pedra do Avião is a wing-shaped rocky slab off Fonte da Telha, where sand patches and hard edges concentrate marine life. It is a deeper open-water dive best suited to experienced scuba divers who want a compact site with structure and steady interest on the bottom. Plan it as a weather-window dive where swell and visibility matter more than long bottom time.
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Research Estimate At Pedra do Avião
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Pedra do Avião?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Pedra do Avião Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
38m - 42m
Depth Note
Published listings put the site at an average depth around 38 m and a maximum depth around 42 m.
Best Season
April to October
Typical Conditions
Open-coast Atlantic diving with a deep rocky slab, sandy patches, and weather-sensitive visibility.
Safety & Access At Pedra do Avião
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Waves
Safety Notes
Keep the team tight, stay conservative on depth and bottom time, and make the sea state part of the go or no-go call.
Access Restrictions
Best handled with a local Fonte da Telha operator and workable sea state; not a casual walk-in entry.
Legal Notes
The wider Fonte da Telha coastline mostly falls within the Arriba Fóssil protected area, so follow local access rules and operator guidance.
Local Intel For Pedra do Avião
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deeper rocky slab with sandy patches and compact relief; best when buoyancy is controlled and the plan keeps the team comfortable at depth.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the depth and profile make it more suitable for scuba than breath-hold diving.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case here because the best structure sits deeper and is much more rewarding on scuba.
Wildlife at Pedra do Avião
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pedra do Avião
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pedra do Avião
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
