Dive-site story
Situated along the sheltered western coastline near Saint-Leu, this site takes its name from the public picnic pavilions standing on the shore nearby. Divers navigate a network of gentle coral spurs and sandy channels that slope gradually seaward. Acropora table corals and diverse encrusting species blanket the hard bottom, creating shelter for reef dwellers and juvenile fish.
Extensive hard coral formations dissected by sandy corridors
Frequent encounters with resting green and hawksbill sea turtles
Calm coastal conditions suited to relaxed reef exploration and macro photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Austral winter offers optimal water clarity, with whale song frequently audible underwater during their annual migration.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Titan triggerfishBalistoides viridescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humpback whaleMegaptera novaeangliae | Rare |
Marine forecast
