

Best for beginner divers, 3-45m, boat entry, mild current.
Balise La Guardiola, located in the Sanguinaires Islands, offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, cave, and drop-off. The site spans depths from 3 to 45 metres, with visibility ranging between 10 and 30 metres. Currents are typically mild, allowing for relaxed exploration of the varied terrain. Access is by boat only, situated 300 metres from the shore. While shallower areas are suitable for beginners, the deeper sections require advanced certification. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13 and 21 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, painted comber, and various seabream.
41.90450, 8.72027
Water temperature swings between 13 and 21 degrees Celsius depending on season, so pack a wetsuit with enough thickness for cooler conditions, particularly outside summer. The site is diveable year-round, giving you flexibility with timing.
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No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, painted comber, common octopus, Mediterranean moray, sea stars, hermit crabs, various bream, snails, salema porgy, and triplefin.
The shallower sections of the site are accessible to beginners, though the deeper parts require advanced certification.
The site features a depth range of 3 to 45 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 300 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 13 degrees Celsius in March and April to 21 degrees Celsius in August.
Diving at Balise La Guardiola in Ajaccio requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Balise La Guardiola in Ajaccio. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 21°C.