

Best for intermediate divers, 10-40m, shore entry, mild current.
Calanque de Maupas on Île Saint-Honorat offers a snorkel experience over a seabed composed of Posidonia seagrass and white sand. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Snorkellers access the water directly from the shore. Conditions are variable, with visibility typically between 5 and 15 metres and mild currents. The site is suited for intermediate snorkellers. Hazards include sea urchins and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, European Common Cuttlefish, Splendid Elysia, Turkish Wrasse, Scorpionfish, various wrasses, Cow Snail, Cratena Slug, flatworms, Giant Doris, Mediterranean Violet Aeolid, Tricolor Doris, and Tompot Blenny.
43.44850, 6.91550
The site is located within the Cap Roux marine reserve.
Accessible by a few steps from the Route de la Corniche.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-40m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, European Common Cuttlefish, Splendid Elysia, Turkish Wrasse, Scorpionfish, various wrasses, Cow Snail, Cratena Slug, flatworms, Giant Doris, Mediterranean Violet Aeolid, Tricolor Doris, and Tompot Blenny.
No, this site is rated for intermediate snorkellers.
The depth ranges from 10 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
Yes, this site is rated 4 out of 5 for snorkelling.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Calanque de Maupas in Saint Raphael. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Calanque de Maupas in Saint Raphael are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Calanque de Maupas in Saint Raphael typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Calanque de Maupas in Saint Raphael typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.