Occitania

Les Amas de Leucate (★4.0)

Artificial site in front of LEUCATE - Boat trip between 15 and 20 minutes. Concrete culverts and rock piles allowing the creation of protective areas for fish against trawling and professional fishing. Very rich and full of fish site.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Les Terrasses 1 (★4.3)

Artificial site in front of BARCARES harbour. Boat trip of 5 minutes. Site much used in strong winds. Piles of concrete nozzles and large stones to protect the coast from trawling.

ARCHIPEL PLONGÉE, 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer

La Moulade (★4.4)

At the foot of the Commandos training center in Collioure, the relief is very pronounced. Faults, overhangs, cavities and rocky outcrops generate currents that encourage fish of all sizes to congregate.

ARCHIPEL PLONGÉE, 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer

Anse de la Mauresque (★3.8)

This site, north of Port-Vendres, is sheltered from the south wind and the Tramontane. Accessible to all levels, you'll find nudibranchs, white gorgonians and lobsters through the faults and coralligenous (18 to 20m).

BULLES PLONGEE, 34250 PALAVAS LES FLOTS

Le coulombray (★4.1)

he Coulombray site is a 100 meters wide plateau off the coast of Palavas les Flots. The bottom of the site is at 25 meters and goes up to 19 meters. A popular spot for fishermen, remains of nets and anchors are regularly found.

Magellan, 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer

Cap Gros (★4.4)

Cap Gros offers a variety of dives. From two to thirty metres, passing through posidonia, rocks with drop-offs, to finish on the corralligenous...

ARCHIPEL PLONGÉE, 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer

Épave Le Saumur (★4.2)

The atmosphere is ghostly, as the wreck lies on its keel off Port-Vendres in 45m of water. The stern, lying on its side, is separated from the rest of the ship. The emergency propeller is still clearly visible near the aft cargo mast on the port side.

BULLES PLONGEE, 34250 PALAVAS LES FLOTS

La Barge de Carnon (★3.9)

At 15 min of navigation, in front of the beach of Carnon, pretty wreck posed at 12m on a sand bottom. Don’t forget your camera for some video or photos.

BULLES PLONGEE, 34250 PALAVAS LES FLOTS

Les Petites Eponges (★4.7)

Les petites éponges is a gigantic plateau in front of Villeneuve lès Maguelone cathedral. It's made of a pile of rocks, one on top of the other, ranging in depth from 10 to 6 metres. There are plenty of holes for digging.

BULLES PLONGEE, 34250 PALAVAS LES FLOTS

Les Éponges (★4.6)

10 min from Palavas, opposite the Eglise de Maguelone. Rock 60m long by 15m wide, plateau at 6m, up to 10m deep in scree.

BULLES PLONGEE, 34250 PALAVAS LES FLOTS

La Pointe (★4.3)

5 minutes of navigation, come to discover this site composed of scree, faults, holes, do not forget your lamp to search in every corner and your camera :).

Mares

La Faille (★4.2)

La Faille at Cap Leucate is a unique dive site with an underwater fault reaching a depth of 25 m. Recommended for intermediate to advanced divers.

BULLES PLONGEE, 34250 PALAVAS LES FLOTS

La patate (★4.5)

Only 10 minutes of navigation to discover this site, with a plateau at a depth of 9 meters, different zones to discover, the site is too big to be observed in a single dive.

ARCHIPEL PLONGÉE, 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer

La Péniche (★4.2)

The wreck of the Le Sor, located off the coast of Saint-Cyprien, is a popular dive site. The wreck lies at a depth of around 28 meters, making it an accessible dive for advanced divers.

BULLES PLONGEE, 34250 PALAVAS LES FLOTS

M109 (★4.1)

M 109 is a 60-metre long, 40-metre wide rock in front of Villeneuve lès Maguelone. It is at a depth of 11 meters and rises to 6 meters. A large fault cuts through the middle of the rock.

BULLES PLONGEE, 34250 PALAVAS LES FLOTS

La Réserve (★4.5)

The area authorized for diving includes the Cousança rock. The site is around 200m long and 100m wide, so the entire edge of the plateau is of interest for diving, and several dives are required to fully discover the area. The reserve effect should increase life tenfold.

BULLES PLONGEE, 34250 PALAVAS LES FLOTS

Les 3 Arches (★4.2)

Located near the coast, between Palavas and Carnon, this rocky bank of about 300 meters long is inhabited by a particularly abundant fauna and flora. Great for beginners and photographers. During the summer, the temperature can rise to 26°, a foretaste of diving in warm water.

Mares

Roc de David (★4.5)

Open to all, natural site. 10 minutes by boat from BARCARES. this rocky area very appreciated by divers for its faults and its plateau offering many crevices to explore.

Abyss Plongée, 34300 Cap d’Agde

Les Tables (★4.4)

Small dive on black volcanic rocks unique in Europe at shallow depth ideal for beginners or underwater photography

LEUCATE PLONGÉE, 11370 Port-Leucate

Les rochers de la sorcière (★4.3)

Just under 15 minutes by boat from Port Leucate, the Rochers de la Sorcière (Witch's Rocks) are a fine example of Mediterranean fauna. The name comes from the profile of a witch's head that can be seen on the Leucate cliff when you're on site.

BULLES PLONGEE, 34250 PALAVAS LES FLOTS

la canaou (★4.4)

Site parallel to the coast, oriented west-east with a 14m drop off and a 9m plateau,. There is a huge variety of marine life at the reef which allows to observe different species.

Abyss Plongée, 34300 Cap d’Agde

Epave de l’Obéron (★3.6)

The Oberon Wreck is set on a 12m sand bottom, away from Marseillan. 28m long, this old ship sunk during a tempest on February 18th 1913. This wreck, still in correct condition, is perfect for beginners or submarine photographers.

Abyss Plongée, 34300 Cap d’Agde

Les 3 Pics (★4.7)

“Les 3 Pics“ dive site is made of 9 coralligen reefs, whose main one is located in its center. They have the particularity of being linked by a sytem of wires, making navigation easy for the divers. The site is located east from the Brescou submarine rock and is 21 meters deep.

ABYSS PLONGÉE, 34300 Cap d’Agde

La Muraillette (★4.4)

This 24m deep dive site, with its horseshoe shape, finishes at both ends by 2 big coralligen rocks that are around 2m high. These last are invaded by lobsters, et you will be able to count at least 50 per dive ! An incredible dive for a lot of divers !

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