Sec à Merlot

★★★★☆ (33)

This superb dry land is about 15 minutes away by boat and will allow you, after a descent into the blue, to discover a magnificent rock placed on a bottom of 33 meters to 60m. Often the encounters on this site in open water are magical!

This site allows you to discover the typical Mediterranean fauna and flora: grouper, moray eel, octopus, lobster, magnificent gorgonians... and perhaps pelagic species!

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

CHANGO DIVING

CHANGO DIVING

Quai Lunel et 14 quai des docks, 06300 NICE, France
RAND’EAU ÉVASION

RAND’EAU ÉVASION

32 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
Profondo Blu, www.profondoblu.biz

Profondo Blu, www.profondoblu.biz

Via Monte Bianco, 11, 12040 Genola, CN - Italy

Dive Sites Nearby

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le sec de la Gabinière (★4.4)

le sec de la Gabinière (★4.4)

The sec de la Gabinière, located in the Port-Cros National Park, is a dive site renowned for its exceptional marine life and spectacular encounters.
TIKI DIVE / SAS SEA PROJECT, 83240 CAVALAIRE SUR MER
La Gabinière Ouest (★4.4)

La Gabinière Ouest (★4.4)

The dive alternates between large rocky screes and ends to the south with magnificent ridges up to 40 m. Sheltered from the easterly wind, with the possibility of mooring on 4 buoys.
BORMES PLONGEE, 83230 BORMES LES MIMOSAS
La Gabinière Est tombant (★4.5)

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.
BORMES PLONGEE, 83230 BORMES LES MIMOSAS
La Gabinière la Calanque Sombre (★4.5)

La Gabinière la Calanque Sombre (★4.5)

A well-marked drop-off on the eastern side of the Gabinière islet offers surprising perspectives of relief and a sensation of overflight that is always appreciated, especially when the current is present!
SAINT P HYERES PLONGEE, 83400 LES SALINS D’HYERES
Le Donator (★4.7)

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.
TIKI DIVE / SAS SEA PROJECT, 83240 CAVALAIRE SUR MER
Pointe de la Croix (★4.3)

Pointe de la Croix (★4.3)

Located southeast of Port-Cros, Pointe de la Croix has a topography similar to Pointe de Montrémian, i.e. a long rocky stop a few meters high, surrounded by posidonia.
BORMES PLONGEE, 83230 BORMES LES MIMOSAS
le Grec (★4.6)

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!
TIKI DIVE / SAS SEA PROJECT, 83240 CAVALAIRE SUR MER
Sec du Sarranier (★4.2)

Sec du Sarranier (★4.2)

Located between Porquerolles and Port Cros. Head of rock at 18 meters, average depth of 40 meters. Life abounds here, both in terms of flora and fauna. The variety of species found here is considerable, and it's not uncommon to come across pelagic fish, lichen or tuna.
TIKI DIVE / SAS SEA PROJECT, 83240 CAVALAIRE SUR MER
Pointe du Vaisseau (★4.3)

Pointe du Vaisseau (★4.3)

To the south-east of the island of Port-Cros, Pointe du Vaisseau is a dive that closely resembles La Gabinière in terms of both flora and fauna. However, unlike Gabinière Est or Sec de la Gabinière, there is much less current.
SAINT P HYERES PLONGEE, 83400 LES SALINS D’HYERES
Le sec des Langoustiers (★4.3)

Le sec des Langoustiers (★4.3)

Located on the west coast of Porquerolles, this is a submerged ridge running parallel to the Porquerolles cliffs. 2 buoys mark the site in high season. Maximum depth is -35 m.
Aqualung
La Jeaume Garde (★4.3)

La Jeaume Garde (★4.3)

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.
SAINT P HYERES PLONGEE, 83400 LES SALINS D’HYERES
Le Sec de la Jaune Garde (★4.4)

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.
SAINT P HYERES PLONGEE, 83400 LES SALINS D’HYERES
Sec des Murènes, Porquerolles (★4.3)

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.
SAINT P HYERES PLONGEE, 83400 LES SALINS D’HYERES
Cimentier (★4.4)

Cimentier (★4.4)

A small wreck accessible on baptism, located under the northern cardinal of La Jeaune Garde on the south-western tip of Porquerolles. Depth varies between -3 and -12 m.
SAINT P HYERES PLONGEE, 83400 LES SALINS D’HYERES
ville de grasse (★4.2)

ville de grasse (★4.2)

The wreck that gave rise to the wildest fantasies of several generations of divers, with its cargo of gold lost in 1856 at -49 m and never found...
TIKI DIVE / SAS SEA PROJECT, 83240 CAVALAIRE SUR MER
Les dalles de Bagaud (★4.4)

Les dalles de Bagaud (★4.4)

Rocky ridges composed of flat rocks surrounded by posidonia. One rock with a round hole is nicknamed "L'oeil de Bagaud" (Bagaud's eye). Maritime traffic in the pass is intense.
SAINT P HYERES PLONGEE, 83400 LES SALINS D’HYERES
Pointe de Montrémian (★4.4)

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.
BORMES PLONGEE, 83230 BORMES LES MIMOSAS
Barge aux congres (★4.3)

Barge aux congres (★4.3)

It is a difficult dive both because of its depth and because there is often a strong current at the site. Its small size makes it difficult to locate, the wreck is of no interest and there is no particular fascination in seeing it for the first time.
TIKI DIVE / SAS SEA PROJECT, 83240 CAVALAIRE SUR MER
Pointe de la Galère (★4.3)

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°.
Aqualung
Le mur du Nord (★4.2)

Le mur du Nord (★4.2)

The Mur du Nord, located on the northeast side of Porquerolles Island, is a dive site renowned for its marine diversity. Suitable for divers of all levels, it offers depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
SAINT P HYERES PLONGEE, 83400 LES SALINS D’HYERES
Pointe Escampobariou (★4.3)

Pointe Escampobariou (★4.3)

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.
SAINT P HYERES PLONGEE, 83400 LES SALINS D’HYERES
Cap des Mèdes (★4.4)

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.
Mares
L‘anse aux Blés (★4.3)

L‘anse aux Blés (★4.3)

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.
TIKI DIVE / SAS SEA PROJECT, 83240 CAVALAIRE SUR MER
Sec du Gendarme, Porquerolles (★4.3)

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 roche bleue (★4.2)

La roche bleue (★4.2)

Submerged rock at 10 m near the Fourmigue islands, covered with gorgonians. Plateau at the top, possible descent to 30 m. This dive is accessible to divers of all levels.