

Best for beginner divers, 1-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Plage de l'Alga is a sheltered snorkelling site located within the Scandola Nature Reserve. The area features a combination of rocky reef topography and seagrass meadows, providing a varied underwater environment. With depths ranging from 1 to 10 metres and an average depth of 3 metres, the site is well-suited for beginners. Access is via a shore entry from the beach, where parking is available. Conditions are generally calm with mild currents and visibility typically between 10 and 20 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate seasonally, ranging from 14C in the winter months to 26C during August.
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Follow the rocks that extend west of the beach, as this area is more sheltered and has more varied underwater life.
Drive to the parking lot on road D81B towards Porto, then walk 20 minutes down to the beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow average depth of 3 metres and mild currents.
The site is accessed via a shore entry directly from the beach, with parking facilities available nearby.
The depth ranges from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Yes, this site is primarily used for snorkelling and holds a 4/5 rating for the activity.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Plage de l'Alga in Calvi. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.
Plage de l'Alga in Calvi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Plage de l'Alga in Calvi typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.