La Faille

★★★★☆ (149)

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.

Known for its spectacular rock formations, the site is home to groupers, conger eels, gorgonians and the full range of Mediterranean fish.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 300

Octopus

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Total number of species: 200

Moray Eel

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Total number of species: 600

Wrasse

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Total number of species: 27

Barracuda

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Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

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Total number of species: 190

Conger Eel

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Total number of species: 55

Lobster

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Total number of species: 250

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Total number of species: 60

Spiny Lobster

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Total number of species: 7000

Crab

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Total number of species: 3000

Nudibranch

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Total number of species: 60

Electric Ray

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Total number of species: 40

Jackfish

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Total number of species: 350

Damselfish

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Leaf Scorpionfish

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