

Best for beginner divers, 10-12m, boat entry.
La Chainette is a shallow reef located within Calanques National Park, offering a calm environment suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths between 10 and 12 metres and is accessible by boat only. Visibility at the reef ranges from 10 to 30 metres, providing clear conditions for navigation and buoyancy practice. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic when surfacing. The reef structure includes sharp rocks and sea urchins, requiring careful placement of hands and fins to avoid injury. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 14C in the winter months to 22C during the summer.
43.05035, 5.86555
Watch where you place your hands and fins as the reef has sharp rocks and sea urchins that are easy to brush against when you are still getting used to buoyancy control. Boat traffic in the area can be busy, so stay close to your dive guide and follow their surface marker procedures carefully.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
10-12m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-22°C
Current
None
Yes, the site is well-suited for newly certified divers due to its shallow depths and calm conditions.
The depth at La Chainette ranges between 10 and 12 metres.
Access to La Chainette is by boat only.
Hazards include boat traffic, which requires caution when surfacing, as well as sharp rocks, coral, and sea urchins on the reef.
Diving at La Chainette in Toulon requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at La Chainette in Toulon. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 22°C.
Visibility at La Chainette in Toulon typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.