

Best for beginner divers, 2-15m, shore entry, mild current.
Plage de Bernardi is a shore-entry site located within the Paulilles bay complex, featuring a mix of sandy and rocky terrain. The northern rocky point is a primary area for observing marine life. Depths range from 2 to 15 metres, with an average of 5 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Divers and snorkellers can encounter very common species such as wrasses and bream, particularly in July. Other residents include common two-banded seabream and tompot blenny, with occasional sightings of scorpionfish, striped red mullet, white seabream, brittle stars, combers, wide-eyed flounder, sea hares, crabs, and rare common octopus or flatworms. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres.
42.50620, 3.11550
The site is a protected area and a designated site classé, making it a prime location for snorkeling and observing marine life in clear water.
Access is via the site of Paulilles, reachable from Collioure or Port-Vendres by the coastal road. A paid parking lot is available, followed by a short walk on pedestrian paths to reach the cove.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 15m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-20°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
You can observe very common wrasses and bream, common two-banded seabream and tompot blenny, and less frequent species including scorpionfish, striped red mullet, white seabream, brittle stars, combers, wide-eyed flounder, sea hares, crabs, and rare common octopus or flatworms.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow average depth of 5 metres and easy shore entry.
The depth ranges from 2 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Plage de Bernardi is a shore-entry site.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Plage de Bernardi in Port-Vendres. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Plage de Bernardi in Port-Vendres are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Plage de Bernardi in Port-Vendres typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Plage de Bernardi in Port-Vendres typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.