

Best for beginner divers, 1-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Plage du Pont de Fer is a shore-entry snorkel site located on the border of Monaco and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. The site features rocky outcrops and a reef environment suitable for beginners. Depths range from 1 to 10 metres, with an average of 5 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility varies between 5 and 10 metres. Snorkellers should be aware of jellyfish as a potential hazard. Facilities at the site include parking and showers. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, sea stars, painted combers, Mediterranean morays, great barracuda, and various crustaceans and nudibranchs.
43.74920, 7.43860
If you are here, travel 700 meters further to the sand beach of Larvotto in Monaco.
Located on the border of Monaco in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Parking is very difficult around the area but it is free.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
90 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a shallow reef environment with mild currents.
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, sea stars, painted combers, Mediterranean morays, great barracuda, and various crustaceans and nudibranchs.
The depth at this site ranges from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Plage du Pont de Fer is a shore-entry site.
Yes, this site is used for snorkelling and has a rating of 3 out of 5.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Plage du Pont de Fer in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Plage du Pont de Fer in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Plage du Pont de Fer in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Plage du Pont de Fer in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Plage du Pont de Fer in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.