

Best for beginner divers, 1-8m, shore entry, mild current.
Plage du Débarquement on Île Saint-Honorat is a pebble beach reef site offering shallow, accessible water for both divers and snorkellers. The site features rocky areas on the flanks of the bay, with depths ranging from 1 to 8 metres and an average of 5 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 20 metres. Divers and snorkellers may encounter Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, Scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs including Splendid Elysia and Mediterranean Violet Aeolid. Other species present include wrasses, Tompot Blenny, and Two-banded Seabream. Entry is from the shore, and the site is suitable for beginners. Be aware of sea urchins in the rocky zones. Facilities include parking, toilets, and showers.
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The beach features a pier that provides boat connections to the islands of Port Cros, Porquerolles and Le Levant.
From Cavalaire, continue on the D559. At the large roundabout at the entrance to La Croix-Valmer, turn right onto the Boulevard de la Mer. A parking area is located at the end near the beach. Free shuttles are available from the centre of La Croix-Valmer from mid-June to mid-September.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 8m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
You may encounter Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, Scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs such as the Splendid Elysia and Mediterranean Violet Aeolid. Other recorded species include wrasses, Tompot Blenny, and Two-banded Seabream.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with shallow depths averaging 5 metres and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 1 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
This is a shore entry site located at a pebble beach.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Yes, sea urchins are present in the rocky areas of the site.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Plage du Débarquement in Saint Raphael. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 25°C.
Plage du Débarquement in Saint Raphael typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Plage du Débarquement in Saint Raphael typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.