

Best for beginner divers, shore entry, mild current.
Calanque du Petit Caneiret on Île Saint-Honorat is a sheltered reef site accessed via a 100-step stone staircase. The cove is framed by high red cliffs, creating a protected environment suitable for beginners. Snorkellers can observe a variety of marine life, including snails, which are very common, particularly in May and June. Other species recorded at the site include wrasses, salema porgy, bream, and hard coral. Nudibranchs such as the Splendid Elysia, Cratena Slug, and Mediterranean Violet Aeolid are occasionally present, alongside sea hares and mauve stingers. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14C and 26C throughout the year, and currents are generally mild. Toilets are available at the site.
43.44130, 6.89869
The cove is accessed via a 100-step stone staircase.
Reached by a 100-step stone staircase.
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
Mild
You can observe snails, which are very common, as well as wrasses, salema porgy, bream, and hard coral. Nudibranch species like the Splendid Elysia and Cratena Slug are also recorded here.
Yes, the sheltered nature of the cove makes it a suitable location for beginner snorkellers.
This is a shore entry site accessed via a 100-step stone staircase.
Yes, Calanque du Petit Caneiret is a popular snorkeling location with a rating of 4/5.
The site experiences mild currents and water temperatures ranging from 14C in winter to 26C in August.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Calanque du Petit Caneiret in Saint Raphael. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.