Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Banyuls-sur-Mer

The top 6 dive and snorkel sites in Banyuls-sur-Mer, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Banyuls-sur-Mer guide

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Cabail Bernat

No reviews yetFrance, Mediterranean, Vermilion Coast

Great canyons ! DO NOT ENTER THE FORBIDDEN AREA OF THE MARINE PARK This site is located only 100m N from the forbidden part of the marine park.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Cap l'abeille

No reviews yetFrance, Mediterranean, Vermilion Coast

Great site with a lot of fishs near the surface (large shoal often seen). Do not look for them at 20m deep ! Just S of Cap l'abeille !

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Cap Castell

No reviews yetFrance, Mediterranean, Vermilion Coast

When you come from Port-Vendres, turn left just after the Banyuls city sign. Park in the Helio Marin center parking, or near by. The dive site is in direction of the white rock named "the sphinx" to the northeast.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Banyuls Aquarium

No reviews yetFrance, Mediterranean, Vermilion Coast

This is a great place for children (first dive, snorkeling, etc.). There is a small natural pool just behind the Banyuls Marine Research Center (Laboratoire Arago). Access the site by the harbour.

BeginnerMax depth 6.6 ftShore entry
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Les tignes

No reviews yetFrance, Mediterranean, Vermilion Coast

Les Tignes is a famous Banyuls dive. Usually, large shoals are seen in the area. Large groupers are mostly between the rocks and the coast. The easyest way is by boat, but you also can access the site by the road (4WD recommended). Driving to the S, few kilometers after Banyuls, there is a track on the left in a road turn. This lead to the beach. Usually, you park 150m before the end of the track. Les tignes is also known as Tigne.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Cap Nègre

No reviews yetFrance, Mediterranean, Vermilion Coast

Cap Nègre is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Vermilion Coast which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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Top dive shops in Banyuls-sur-Mer

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La Case Marine Dive Center
5.0 (1) · Banyuls-Sur-Mer Cedex
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Banyuls-sur-Mer diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Banyuls-sur-Mer for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 6 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

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Are there dive shops in Banyuls-sur-Mer?

Zentacle lists 1 dive shop in Banyuls-sur-Mer. The top-rated is La Case Marine Dive Center (5.0 from 1 review).