Grotte des Magnons

Shallow, beginner-friendly dive with diverse marine life

Shore Access
7m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Grotte des Magnons, located north of the Magnons rocks in France, is ideal for beginners and those seeking a relaxed underwater experience. It's perfectly suited for introductory dives, OWD training, or a leisurely underwater hike with snorkel gear. The site is relatively shallow and easy to navigate, making it accessible to divers of all skill levels with appropriate supervision.

The marine life here is abundant and diverse. You can expect to encounter schools of Castagnoles, Sars, and Saupes, along with starfish, sea urchins, and possibly even larger creatures such as octopus, barracudas, groupers, and flabelines. The variety ensures plenty of opportunities for both macro and wide-angle photography.

The best time to visit Grotte des Magnons is likely during the warmer months (summer and early autumn) when water temperatures are more comfortable and visibility is generally better. For freedivers, the shallow depth and calm conditions make it a safe and enjoyable site. Divers should check local weather conditions and dive with a buddy, as is standard practice.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

beginner friendlymacro photographywide angleshallow divefrance

Marine Life

CastagnolesSarsSaupesStarfishSea UrchinsOctopusBarracudasGrouperFlabelines

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow max depth, suitable for OWD training.

Current Strength:

Mild

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