

Best for beginner divers, 5-15m, shore entry, mild current.
Plage Bernardi Nord in Banyuls-sur-Mer offers a shore-entry dive featuring a mix of reef and seagrass habitats. Suitable for beginners, the site reaches depths between 5 and 15 metres with an average of 10 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres, supported by mild currents. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 21C throughout the year. Divers should remain vigilant regarding boat traffic, particularly when surfacing, and are advised to tow a surface marker buoy. The site is also accessible for night dives. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, and a dive shop to assist with equipment needs.
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Boat traffic is the main hazard here, so tow a surface marker buoy on your ascent and stay alert when surfacing. Parking, toilets, showers, and a dive shop are all on site, so you can turn up and kit out without much forward planning.
Take the D914 towards Banyuls-sur-Mer. At the Paulilles roundabout, take the second exit on the right to reach the parking area. Follow pedestrian paths to reach the cove.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-15m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an Open Water certification due to the manageable depths and mild currents.
Depths at Plage Bernardi Nord range from 5 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef and seagrass habitats are accessible for snorkelling.
Boat traffic is the main hazard. Divers should tow a surface marker buoy and remain alert when surfacing.
Diving at Plage Bernardi Nord in Port-Vendres requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Plage Bernardi Nord in Port-Vendres. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 21°C.
The best months to visit Plage Bernardi Nord in Port-Vendres are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Plage Bernardi Nord in Port-Vendres typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Plage Bernardi Nord in Port-Vendres typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.