

Best for intermediate divers, 11m, boat entry.
Le Rocher is a reef and pinnacle site located 2500 metres off the coast of Cadaques, Spain. This site is suitable for intermediate divers and requires boat access. The average depth is 11 metres, with visibility ranging from 5 to 30 metres depending on conditions. Divers frequently encounter common octopus, scorpionfish, painted comber, and tompot blenny. Other species recorded here include Mediterranean moray, wrasses, Turkish wrasse, Mediterranean violet aeolid, flatworm, Mediterranean cardinalfish, comber, bream, wide eyed flounder, and temperate bass. Hazards include boat traffic, variable visibility, and sea urchins. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 23C throughout the year.
42.23940, 3.24310
The site features a secret passage, which is a boulder placed against the rock, creating an unexpected route for divers.
The site is accessed by a 20-minute boat ride from the Alpha Plongée centre in Anses d'Arlet.
Recorded at this site
Depth
11m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-23°C
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly encounter common octopus, scorpionfish, painted comber, and tompot blenny. Other species recorded at the site include Mediterranean moray, wrasses, Turkish wrasse, Mediterranean violet aeolid, flatworm, Mediterranean cardinalfish, comber, bream, wide eyed flounder, and temperate bass.
No, Le Rocher is classified as an intermediate dive site.
The average depth at Le Rocher is 11 metres.
Le Rocher requires boat access as it is located 2500 metres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic, the potential for low visibility, and the presence of sea urchins.
Diving at Le Rocher in Anses-d'Arlet requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Le Rocher in Anses-d'Arlet. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 23°C.
Visibility at Le Rocher in Anses-d'Arlet typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.