

Best for beginner divers, 1-5m, shore entry, mild current.
Plage de Saint-Estève, located on Ratonneau Island, features an official underwater snorkel trail marked by five buoys with information panels. This site is strictly reserved for swimmers, providing a safe environment for beginners. The topography consists of reef and artificial reef structures at an average depth of 3 metres, with a range of 1 to 5 metres. Visibility typically varies between 5 and 15 metres, and currents are generally mild. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, and European common cuttlefish. Facilities available at the site include toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe. Be aware of jellyfish and sea urchins in the water.
43.28150, 5.32550
Bring your own provisions as there are no shops near the beach.
Access is by boat from the Vieux-Port in Marseille to the Frioul archipelago, followed by a walk to the beach.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 5m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, this site is well-suited for snorkelling and features an official underwater trail marked by five buoys with information panels.
Yes, the site is strictly reserved for swimmers and offers a safe environment for beginners to explore the underwater trail.
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean moray, common octopus, European common cuttlefish, and various invertebrates like flatworms and squat lobsters.
The depth ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Yes, entry to the water is from the shore.
Divers and snorkellers should be aware of the presence of jellyfish and sea urchins.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Plage de Saint-Estève in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Plage de Saint-Estève in Marseille are July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Plage de Saint-Estève in Marseille typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Plage de Saint-Estève in Marseille typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.