

Best for beginner divers, boat entry, mild current.
Abyss Garden is a reef site located within the Calanque d'En-Vau in the Calanques National Park. Access to this site is by boat only. The location is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and water temperatures ranging from 14C in winter to 24C in August. Facilities available at the site include changing rooms, equipment rental, and guided tours provided by the local dive shop. The site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities, with typical dive durations of up to 210 minutes.
43.17950, 5.61193
The school operates out of the municipal nautical base in La Ciotat, which provides access to showers and changing rooms.
The school is located at the base nautique of La Ciotat.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
210 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners.
Access to Abyss Garden is by boat only.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Water temperatures range from 14C in the winter months to 24C in August.
Diving at Abyss Garden in La Ciotat requires the following certifications: Level 1 For Exploration Sessions. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Abyss Garden in La Ciotat. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Abyss Garden in La Ciotat. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Abyss Garden in La Ciotat are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.