

Best for beginner divers, 1-20m, shore entry.
Quai de Callelongue, located at the southern edge of Marseille near Île Jarre, offers a shore-accessible reef and cave system suitable for beginners. Divers can explore depths ranging from 1 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility typically spans 5 to 10 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes scorpionfish, wrasses, Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, and common octopus, alongside various eels, crustaceans, and nudibranchs. Hazards include boat traffic, surf at the shore break, and cold water temperatures, which range from 13°C to 20°C. Facilities on-site include parking, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and a cafe.
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Enter slowly and watch for surf at the shore break, and keep an ear out for boat traffic before surfacing. The site has parking, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and a cafe on site, so you can travel light and make a full day of it.
Take bus 19 from Rond Point du Prado to La Madrague de Montredon, then take bus 20 to Callelongue. Parking is available but saturates quickly in the morning.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 20m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-20°C
Current
None
Divers and snorkellers may encounter scorpionfish, wrasses, Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, and common octopus. Other species recorded include slipper lobster, snake eel, and various nudibranchs like the tricolor doris.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 20 metres allowing new divers to stay shallow while building confidence.
The site depths range from 1 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore-accessible site. Use caution during entry due to the surf and shore break.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Quai de Callelongue 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 Quai de Callelongue in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 20°C.
Visibility at Quai de Callelongue in Marseille typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.