

Best for beginner divers, 10-25m, shore entry.
Cimetiere de Port-Vendres is a shore-accessible reef and artificial reef site located in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths between 10 and 25 metres with an average of 18 metres. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Divers may encounter species including wrasses, bream, scorpionfish, Mediterranean moray, and common octopus. Various invertebrates such as sea stars, hermit crabs, brittle stars, and several species of slugs and flatworms are also present. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 19C throughout the year. Facilities include parking, showers, changing rooms, and equipment rental. Divers should exercise caution regarding sea urchins on the seabed and jellyfish in the water column.
42.52493, 3.10255
Watch where you put your hands and knees on the reef, as sea urchins are a real hazard for beginners still working on buoyancy. The site has parking, showers, changing rooms, and equipment rental on site, so you can travel light.
Drive the coastline road from Collioure to Port-Vendres. Park beside the Port-Vendres cemetery, equip there, and go down to the creek by the track.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers can observe wrasses, bream, scorpionfish, Mediterranean moray, and common octopus. Invertebrates such as sea stars, hermit crabs, brittle stars, and various slugs and flatworms are also recorded here.
Yes, the site is well suited to newly certified divers, though care should be taken with buoyancy to avoid sea urchins on the reef.
Depths range from 10 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a shore-accessible site with entry points available from the coast.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shore access allows for snorkelling, provided you remain aware of jellyfish and sea urchins in the shallow areas.
Divers should watch for sea urchins on the seabed and keep clear of jellyfish in the water column. Use caution when entering from the shore to avoid stepping on urchins.
Diving at Cimetiere de Port-Vendres in Port-Vendres requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Cimetiere de Port-Vendres in Port-Vendres. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cimetiere de Port-Vendres in Port-Vendres. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
Visibility at Cimetiere de Port-Vendres in Port-Vendres typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.