Palmes Beach Menton
06500 Menton
FRA
ABOUT US Our Menton-based legacy diving centre has been in business for over 50 years. Since 2022, it has been run by an Italian-French team: Olivier, Paolo and Roberto, who welcome you all year round. The staff is made up of expert instructors who graduated from the French state school, on top of being SSI, CMAS, TDI, FFESSM and FIAS instructors. They will take you to explore the seabeds of three different countries: Italy, France and the Principality of Monaco. Apart from recreational diving, Palmes Beach is also a scuba diving training centre, shop and after-sales service centre for leading brands of diving equipment.
DIVING Over 40 dive sites await you between Italy, France and the Principality of Monaco, stretching from Capo Ampelio in Bordighera, to the Bay of Villefranche near Nice. Shoals, drop-offs and wrecks offer an unforgettable experience for divers of all levels from beginners to experts. Whether you’re a passionate snorkeller or a fan of technical mixed gas dives, using either open or closed-circuit equipment, we can cater for your needs.
OUR FLEET THE “YOYO”, OUR FLAGSHIP She was completely refurbished in 2024 and can comfortably accommodate 30 divers. Two 275hp engines enable her to quickly reach any dive site. THE “LIMONCELLO”, OUR RHIB This rigid-hulled boat was completely refurbished in 2025. It can be used as a tender to the Yoyo to get divers back on board more easily after some dives or used as a second dive boat. In this case, it can accommodate 10 divers.
PALMES BEACH BONUSES In our shop, you will benefit from our experience of the best brands: AQUALUNG, APEKS, MARES. Our technicians can repair or service the biggest brands of diving equipment: AQUALUNG, APEKS, MARES, SCUBAPRO, CRESSI A large area dedicated to customer reception: storage area, changing room and shower. Parking in front of the diving centre and boat. Agreements with hotels and restaurants that are located close by. Many other activities for non-divers. We organise turnkey holidays for divers and non-divers including dives, accommodation, restaurants, excursions, etc. Discover Menton, the ‘City of Lemons’: enjoy its beaches, take a stroll in the old town or along the seafront, hike the scenic mountain trails. And also... Monte-Carlo (15 mins): discover the port, the Grimaldi Rock, the Casino, the luxury, and the must-see Oceanographic Museum. Nice (30 mins): Ideal for sightseeing or a typical meal. Hanbury Botanical Gardens (5 mins): an exceptional site for its biodiversity and panoramic location. San Remo (40 mins): known as the ‘City of Flowers’ with its Ariston Theatre, casino and enchanting surroundings. ... and much more to explore!
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★★★★☆ Pointe Caussiniere
Just 30 minutes from the port, this site features a 5 to 10 m mini plateau with numerous seaward-facing reef structures covered with gorgonians. These can be found at depths of between 28 and 42 m. Visibility is often very good at this site.
★★★★☆ Grande Baie
A 20-minute drive from the port is a large 3-10 m plateau that continues to sink deeper and deeper, with steps at 20 and 40 meters, eventually reaching a maximum depth of 58 meters. Abundant flora and fauna, as well as pelagic species, are not uncommon.
★★★★☆ Grotte à corail
Just 15 minutes from the port of Nice, this site boasts a beautiful 3 to 60-meter wall where you can see Mola mola, dolphins, barracudas, groupers and more.
★★★★☆ tombant a Dudu
The dive starts on a rocky scree and gives way to a vertical drop-off that drops to 40 metres. In the blue, all the Mediterranean pelagic life is present.
★★★★★ Le Tombant du Cap Martin Est
At the tip of Cap Martin, upstream of the outfall, follow a drop-off whose summit is at 6 m and a font that ends at 30 m on sand with rocks. Sometimes we can find a weak current that brings us some very fine specimens.
★★★★☆ L'Émissaire
At the tip of Cap Martin, after a 20-metre descent into the blue, explore the enormous pipe of the outfall, a veritable artificial reef, before returning to the surface along a drop-off and ending up on a plateau 6 metres below the surface.
★★★★☆ Grimaldi
The dive starts on the north side of a very large plateau. Anchored at 17 meters, you can fly over the plateau for Level 1 divers, while more experienced divers can venture onto the drop-off at 35 meters. You’ll see a contemporary statue of the Virgin Mary.
★★★★★ L'hélicoptère
After a 30-metre descent into the blue, you climb up a spit of rock in front of you, a silhouette of a Royal Air Force gazelle damaged at sea in 1993 and moved in 2003.
★★★★☆ grimaldi 2
Opposite the perched village of Grimaldi in Italy, this site consists of a rocky dry area offering numerous hiding places for wildlife. Much less diving than Grimaldi 1, life here is rich.
★★★★★ Le Tombant de la Piscine
Very nice drop-off with lots of schools of fish in the blue and beautiful hanging fauna. Comfortable, easy dives in fine weather, ending on a small plateau.
★★★★☆ L'oursin
In a depth for 14 metres, you’ll move around a plateau or all around a drop-off up to 30 metres. At 23 metres, a 2-metre diameter sea urchin awaits you, a little worn by time, covered in sponge and broyozoan.
★★★★☆ gorgognes noire
For this site: With the boat anchored on a 12-meter bottom, you’ll find a drop-off that goes down to 41 meters. May have current with reduced visibility.
★★★★☆ La cheminée
The site is on the edge of Cap Martin opposite Monaco, the boat will be anchored on an ecological buoy so as not to damage the seabed. The site starts at a depth of 2 metres and goes down to a depth of 32 metres.
★★★★☆ Le mur
This dive is reserved for the Basic divers, giving them the chance to discover diving in complete safety and enjoy watching the fish and discovering the seabed.
★★★★★ ST NICOLAS
After a 32-metre descent into the blue, you arrive at 2 large dry areas. It's also possible to explore just one of the 2 dry stretches, so remarkable are the flora and fauna.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 18:00 |