

Best for beginner divers, 1-6m, shore entry, mild current.
Marine d'Albo is a reef site in Corsica, France, characterised by a black pebble beach and rocky beds situated beneath a 16th-century Genoese tower. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 6 metres and an average depth of 3 metres. Entry is via the shore, and snorkelers should be aware of sharp rocks in the area. Conditions are generally mild, though water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 14C in winter to 26C in summer. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, sea stars, bream, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, European common cuttlefish, and various nudibranchs.
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The best snorkeling is found at the foot of the village's Genoese tower.
Located on the west coast of Cap Corse. There is a large parking lot down the village by the beach. Two entry options: walk to the end of the beach to enter near the first rocks, or walk to the tower and descend via small paths to the rocks.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 6m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
Mild
Yes, Marine d'Albo is a reef site suitable for snorkelling with a rating of 4/5.
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, sea stars, bream, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, European common cuttlefish, and scorpionfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 3 metres and mild currents.
Access to the site is via the shore from the black pebble beach.
The primary hazard at this site is sharp rock.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Marine d'Albo in Saint-Florent. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.
Marine d'Albo in Saint-Florent typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.