Diving: The most beautiful spots in the south of France

More than 30 years after the release of the film “Le Grand Bleu” by Luc Besson, the Mediterranean Sea still has so many mysteries to share. The Côte d’Azur is a little paradise for diving enthusiasts, both experienced and novice. Here is a selection of 5 diving spots to try urgently. Everyone on your fins!

The Golden Island

Here we are near Saint-Raphaël, in the Var. The Golden Island is a spot that is home to many wonders and is accessible for all diving levels. It is home to an entire marine ecosystem: barracudas, moray eels, groupers, sea urchins, octopuses, lobsters. For depth enthusiasts, you can dive up to 30 meters deep.

The wreck of the ship “Le Sagona”

A sunken ship which is a perfect spot between the islands of Port-Cros and Porquerolles, still in the Var. Not far from Hyères, you can admire the wreck of the “Sagona”, a ship over 50 meters long, sunk in 1945. The wreck lies 40 meters deep. We recommend this spot only for diving professionals.

The underwater caves of “Cuttlefish in oil”

Facing Sainte-Maxime, “La Sèche à l’Huile” is a diving spot that goes down to a depth of 45 meters and is accessible to everyone. There is also a very vast fauna and flora: barracudas, octopuses and sea breams. It is a fairly large spot, we also advise you to admire two magnificent underwater caves.

Le Port Cros

Diving is also an activity to do as a family. This spot located in the north of Palud Bay in Port-Cros is accessible simply with a mask and a snorkel. You can just go there with your family and descend up to 10 meters without any problem. Port Cros is quite simply a little paradise for diving enthusiasts, where you can meet groupers, barracudas or gorgonians.

The Ruby, the holy grail of diving

Without doubt the Holy Grail of diving on the Côte d’Azur! The ruby ​​is the wreck of a minelaying submarine from the Second World War. Sunk in 1958, it rests 40 meters deep on a mound of sand. Being perfectly preserved, it is very appreciated by divers eager for sensations.