

Best for intermediate divers, 5-36m, boat entry, moderate current.
Ile Canadell is a reef and canyon site located 350 metres off the Vermilion Coast. The topography ranges from 5 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site features sharp coral and rock formations, requiring careful buoyancy control. Marine life includes common sightings of conger eels, wrasses, bream, and tompot blennies. Less frequently, divers may encounter common octopus, European common cuttlefish, white-spotted octopus, Mediterranean moray, kingfish, flatworms, scorpionfish, gurnard, stargazer, and lefteye flounder. Due to the depth and current, this site is suited to intermediate divers. Boat access is required, and thick exposure protection is recommended.
42.44830, 3.17090
Current can strengthen quickly here, so check conditions carefully before descending and stay close to the reef to use it as a windbreak against the flow. Watch your buoyancy around the canyon walls, as the sharp coral and rock can cause cuts if you drift too close.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-36m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Moderate
Divers frequently record conger eels, wrasses, bream, and tompot blennies. Less common sightings include various octopus species, Mediterranean moray, kingfish, flatworms, scorpionfish, gurnard, stargazer, and lefteye flounder.
No, Ile Canadell is rated for intermediate divers due to the moderate currents and depths reaching 36 metres.
The site ranges from 5 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive located 350 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 36 metres and moderate currents, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Ile Canadell in Cerbère requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Ile Canadell in Cerbère. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
Expect moderate currents at Ile Canadell in Cerbère. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Ile Canadell in Cerbère typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.