

Best for intermediate divers, 15-36m, boat entry, moderate current.
Le Barbier, located off Île Sainte-Marguerite, offers a combined wall and wreck dive experience. The site reaches depths between 15 and 36 metres and requires boat access. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and potential entanglement hazards around the wreck structure. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 13C in March to 21C in August. Due to the depth and current conditions, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, common octopus, various wrasses, scorpionfish, and several species of nudibranchs, alongside bream and sea stars.
43.50563, 7.03007
Approach turtles indirectly at 45-degree angles rather than head-on, maintaining a 3-metre minimum distance.
The site is located 800 metres offshore from Antibes and is accessed by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-36m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-21°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jul, Aug
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, common octopus, wrasses, scorpionfish, bream, sea stars, and various nudibranchs.
No, Le Barbier is classified as an intermediate dive site due to the depth range and moderate currents.
The depth at Le Barbier ranges from 15 to 36 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
This site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 15 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Le Barbier in Antibes requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Le Barbier in Antibes. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 21°C.
The best months to visit Le Barbier in Antibes are July and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Le Barbier in Antibes. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.