

Best for beginner divers, 1-4m, shore entry, mild current.
Plage Du Lotu is a shallow reef site located within the Scandola Nature Reserve in Corsica. The site features a sandy seabed and is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 4 metres and an average depth of 2 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Access is via the shore, and conditions are generally mild, though visitors should remain aware of boat traffic and the presence of jellyfish. A cafe is available for visitors at the site. Typical dives last approximately 50 minutes, with water temperatures fluctuating between 14C and 26C throughout the year.
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Walk to the western end of the beach to be closer to the recommended snorkeling area.
Accessible by boat from Saint-Florent or via a 4 to 5 hour coastal hike.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 4m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depth and mild conditions.
The depth ranges from 1 to 4 metres, with an average depth of 2 metres.
Yes, Plage Du Lotu is a shore access site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Divers and snorkellers should be aware of boat traffic and the presence of jellyfish.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Plage Du Lotu in Saint-Florent. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.
Plage Du Lotu in Saint-Florent typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Plage Du Lotu in Saint-Florent typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.