

Best for beginner divers, 10-25m, boat entry, mild current.
La Vierge, located in the Calanque d'En-Vau, offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, drop-off, and cave. Reached by boat, the site is suitable for beginners with depths ranging from 10 to 25 metres and mild currents. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Divers frequently encounter Mediterranean moray and wrasses, while conger eel, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs like Felimare orsinii are also recorded. The site includes an overhead cave environment, requiring careful buoyancy control. Surface conditions require vigilance due to boat traffic. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14C and 20C throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection.
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The cave section involves an overhead environment, so even with an open water certification ask your guide to brief you on the swim-through before descending. Watch for boat traffic on the surface both when entering and when making your safety stop, and keep an eye out for sharp rocks near the reef sections.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
10-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Divers regularly encounter Mediterranean moray and various wrasses. Other species recorded include common octopus, conger eel, scorpionfish, and nudibranchs such as Felimare orsinii.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the presence of an overhead cave environment requires attention to buoyancy and a briefing from your guide.
The site features depths ranging from 10 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
La Vierge is a boat dive located 950 metres from the shore; a boat charter is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 10 metres, the overhead cave and wall structures are best explored via scuba equipment.
Diving at La Vierge in La Ciotat requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near La Vierge in La Ciotat. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at La Vierge in La Ciotat. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit La Vierge in La Ciotat are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
La Vierge in La Ciotat typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at La Vierge in La Ciotat typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.