

Best for intermediate divers, 5-46m, boat entry, moderate current.
L'Impérial du milieu, located off the Île de Riou, is a diverse site featuring a combination of reef, wall, and canyon topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 46 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and requires boat access. Conditions include moderate currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Marine life is abundant, with common sightings of Mediterranean moray, wrasses, scorpionfish, flatworms, and cow snails. Less frequently, divers may encounter great barracuda, Turkish wrasse, Gorgon's head, and various nudibranch species including Cratena slug, Mediterranean violet aeolid, Felimare orsinii, tricolor doris, giant doris, and flamingo tongue.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-46m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-18°C
Current
Moderate
Divers regularly encounter Mediterranean moray, wrasses, scorpionfish, flatworms, and cow snails. Other species recorded at the site include great barracuda, Turkish wrasse, Gorgon's head, and several nudibranch species.
No, L'Impérial du milieu is rated for intermediate divers due to the site's topography and conditions.
The site ranges from 5 to 46 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
The site experiences moderate currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 18C throughout the year.
Diving at L'Impérial du milieu in Marseille requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at L'Impérial du milieu in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 18°C.