

Best for intermediate divers, 7-45m, boat entry, moderate current.
Grotte de Boulegeade at Île de Riou offers a diverse underwater experience combining a cave system, reef, wall, and drift diving. Depths range from 7 to 45 metres, with an average of 28 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents, particularly near the cave entrance. Visibility typically spans 15 to 25 metres. Marine life includes wrasses, scorpionfish, common octopus, Mediterranean moray, and various nudibranchs such as the tricolor doris and cratena slug. Due to the overhead environment and depth, this site is suited for intermediate divers with appropriate training. Access is by boat only, and a torch is recommended for navigating the cave interior where natural light diminishes rapidly.
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The cave entrance is located at 14m depth to the right after rounding the cove and requires sufficient lighting.
Located at the south-west point of Riou Island, accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-45m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers frequently encounter wrasses and scorpionfish. Other species recorded include common octopus, Mediterranean moray, cow snail, tricolor doris, cratena slug, flatworm, cuckoo wrasse, Turkish wrasse, Felimare fontandraui, conger eel, and splendid elysia.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers. It involves an overhead environment and depths up to 45 metres, requiring specific experience.
The site ranges from 7 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 1000 metres from the shore. Boat charters should be booked in advance.
The site is primarily a dive location featuring cave, wall, and drift diving at depths that require scuba equipment.
Diving at Grotte de Boulegeade in Marseille requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Grotte de Boulegeade in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Grotte de Boulegeade in Marseille are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Grotte de Boulegeade in Marseille. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Grotte de Boulegeade in Marseille typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.