

Best for intermediate divers, Up to 6m, shore entry, mild current.
Calanque des Anthénors is a sheltered beach located at the foot of cliffs on the Blue Coast. The site features a rocky shoal with an varied underwater relief reaching depths of 6 metres. Snorkellers can observe common species including wrasses, bream, and brittle stars. Less frequently, visitors may encounter European common cuttlefish, common octopus, scorpionfish, Turkish wrasse, Tompot blenny, spirograph, white seabream, and abalone. Rare sightings include flatworms, sea slugs, and squat lobsters. Entry is from the shore, and the site experiences mild currents. Due to the rocky terrain, users should be cautious of sharp rocks when entering and exiting the water.
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Part of the Calanque is naturist.
From the port of Ensuès-la-Redonne, take the Chemin de Méjean and park opposite the railway. A path and stairs lead down to the Calanque, or follow the coastal trail for about 500 meters.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 6m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-23°C
Current
Mild
Common sightings include wrasses, bream, and brittle stars. Less common species recorded here are European common cuttlefish, common octopus, scorpionfish, Turkish wrasse, Tompot blenny, spirograph, white seabream, and abalone, with rare sightings of flatworms, sea slugs, and squat lobsters.
The site is rated for intermediate skill levels, partly due to the presence of sharp rocks along the shore entry.
The depth at Calanque des Anthénors ranges from the surface down to 6 metres.
Access to the water is via the shore at the beach.
Yes, this site is well-suited for snorkelling and holds a 4/5 rating for the activity.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Calanque des Anthénors in Ensuès-la-Redonne. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 23°C.
Calanque des Anthénors in Ensuès-la-Redonne typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.