Réserve Marine Banyuls-cerbère

Protected marine reserve with diverse Mediterranean life and corals.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a Marine Nature Reserve dedicated to protecting the rich biodiversity of its environment. Established with the goal of preserving original habitats, the reserve actively manages human activities to ensure the long-term health and diversity of the area. It boasts an impressive array of marine life, including over 1,200 animal species and approximately 500 plant varieties. You'll discover a vibrant underwater ecosystem featuring colorful corals such as red coral, alongside fascinating flora like posidonia seagrass. Common sightings include various types of bream, groupers, dentis fish, crabs, lobsters, and many other marine inhabitants. The reserve’s commitment to conservation creates an exceptional diving experience.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

marine parkcoral reefbeginner friendlymacro photographywide angle

Marine Life

GrouperDentexBreamBarracudaBottlenose dolphinMoray eelOctopusEagle rayLobsterCrabOrnate WrasseSea HareGobyTripplefinsSea ravenRed CoralPosidonia seagrass

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

The reserve offers varied depths and protected conditions suitable for all diver experience levels.

Hazards:
boat trafficcurrent
Current Strength:

Variable

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