Porquerolles Port Cros

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La Gabinière Est tombant (★4.5)

Ile de la Gabinière is located to the south-east of Port-Cros. The site is slightly protected from the Mistral, but very exposed to the easterly wind. Drift diving with a magnificent drop-off from 0 to 50 m.

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Cap des Mèdes (★4.4)

The northern tip of Porquerolles corresponding to the horn of “l Alycastre“ which represents a petrified dragon defeated by a knight. The island of Porquerolles would be the sleeping body of the beast sealed by the various fortifications of the island to avoid awakening.

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Pointe de Montrémian (★4.4)

From 0 to 34 m, with its famous "ski slope" for the impressive 45° sandy slope that characterizes it, this dive site is located to the north-west of the island of Bagaud, one of the smallest of the Hyères islands, in the heart of the Port-Cros National Park.

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Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles (★4.3)

SEC 14/26M. ANCHORAGE IN PLACE, MANDATORY AUTHORISATION, OFTEN EXPOSES TO THE CURRENT POSSIBLE JUNCTION TO MEDES WITH SPECIAL NAVIGATION. FREQUENT DECO

Aqualung

La Jeaume Garde (★4.4)

La Jeaume Garde in Porquerolles is an iconic dive site in the Port-Cros National Park, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and exceptional biodiversity. This spot is suitable for divers of all levels, with impressive rock formations and often excellent visibility.

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Sec des Murènes, Porquerolles (★4.3)

The most westerly rock on the island of Porquerolles, anchored at 19m. Maximum depth is 40 m. It is possible to reach the dry Jeaune Garde during the same dive.

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Pointe de la Galère (★4.3)

At the north-eastern tip of Port-Cros island, Pointe de la Galère is one of the most beautiful dives in the National Park. The dive takes place along a rocky point that descends to 34°.

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Le Donator (★4.7)

The Donator (Prosper Schiaffino) a reference for wrecks in the mediterranean. The current can be extremely strong. The stern is at 51 m while the bow is at 48 m.

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L‘anse aux Blés (★4.2)

Site suitable for beginners to pe40 / dives from 0 to 38m. Progressive bottom, 2 drop-offs 12/25 then 25/40. Rocky scree then posedonies . sheltered from current and east sea.

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Hellcat (★4.1)

The plane rests flat on a gently sloping bottom in the middle of rocks. The propeller is missing, the cockpit is open. One of the wings rests on the sand and the second is in open water.

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Le Sec de la Jaune Garde (★4.4)

also known as the “Pascal“ rock face, it is the shallowest of the western porquerolles rock faces, with -12 at its summit. you can easily find -25 or even deeper if you reach the nearby murènes rock face.

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le Grec (★4.6)

One of the most beautiful wrecks in the Var! Little brother of the Donator, it benefits from the same geographical situation and an incredible amount of life. Not to be missed!

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Wildcat, wreck (★4.4)

The plane lies on the sand at a depth of 53 m. Visibility is often excellent at this site, and the wreck can be seen from as low as 30-35 m. As always on wrecks, it's a good idea to stop for a moment and contemplate the silhouette of the Wildcat. The aircraft is upside down, with the cockpit open in the sand.

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Pointe Escampobariou (★4.2)

The famous chimney, which starts at -6 m and emerges along the drop-off at around -18 m, remains a unique feature of the Giens peninsula. Located under one of the most difficult capes to navigate in strong out winds, it marks the easternmost entrance to the Toulon harbor.

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Épave le Marcel (★4.3)

A wreck from the late 19th century that combined sail and steam propulsion. The dive depth is 31 m and will be almost constant as the structure is very collapsed and all life is concentrated underneath.

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Le Ferrando (★4.3)

A wreck that sank on July 26, 1893 rests on a -25 m sand background in the middle of the Hyeres harbour. They carried “coke“ and many pieces are still present on it in the form of small ultra-light black pebbles.

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