From an almost round volcanic islet on the Azores to a near-perfect rectangular blowhole in Ireland — the location for the fourth stop of the World Series is laden with myth as much as it is out of the ordinary. A sea serpent is said to make its presence felt with the help of screeching, stormy winds. The legendary Serpent’s Lair on Ireland’s Aran Islands provides the perfect pool for the world’s cliff diving elite at the halfway stage. Three different winners in as many competitions make the 2012 World Series the closest to date.
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Kozjak is certainly one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Slovenia and Orlando Duque is certainly one of the best divers in the world. Before heading to the Red Bull Cliff Diving Stop in Portugal, Orlando stopped in Slovenia to meet with Jernejom Klinarjem and Alešom Karni nikov and explore this special location.