Dive-site story
Situated along the rugged coastline of Île de Porquerolles within the national park boundaries, this dive site features granite boulders, gentle drop-offs, and dense Posidonia oceanica meadows. Rocky faults shelter cryptic fauna, while schools of open-water fish sweep across the deeper sandy fringes.
Extensive Posidonia seagrass meadows providing nursery habitat for juvenile fish
Granite cracks and undercuts harboring resident morays and octopuses
Protected Mediterranean biodiversity bolstered by national park management
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn offers the warmest water temperatures and calmest surface conditions around Porquerolles.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Two-banded SeabreamDiplodus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red ScorpionfishScorpaena scrofa | Common |
Marine forecast
