

Best for beginner divers, 2-10m, shore entry, moderate current.
Calanque du Brégançonnet, located at Île de Bagaud, features a granite reef and drop-off topography. The site is accessible from the shore and is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 2 to 10 metres and an average depth of 3 metres. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of moderate currents, as well as potential surf and surge conditions. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, great barracuda, and various nudibranchs such as the Cratena slug and tricolor doris. Parking is available for visitors. The site offers a 4/5 rating for snorkelling.
42.99520, 6.18540
Choose a site oriented north to limit turbidity and improve visibility.
Accessible only by a steep path.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-23°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, great barracuda, and various nudibranchs like the Cratena slug and tricolor doris.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 3 metres.
The depth ranges from 2 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Yes, entry to the water is via the shore.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4/5.
Diving at Calanque du Brégançonnet in Hyeres requires the following certifications: FFESSM N1, FFESSM N2, FFESSM N3. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Calanque du Brégançonnet in Hyeres. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Calanque du Brégançonnet in Hyeres are March, April, May, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Calanque du Brégançonnet in Hyeres. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.