Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Var

The wreck is upside down. 500m northwest of the "Lion de mer" in the middle of Frejus bay. It is only 1km from Santa-Lucia harbour.

Groupers North from the Grand Rouveau

Les Aiguilles de Tayat 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Saint Raphael which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Pointe de Montrémian is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Port-Cros which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

La Merveilleuse 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Bandol which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Montrémian, north side of Bagaud.

This is a great wall full of gorgonians. You will probably see barracuda shoals, and a lot of huge groupers. The east wall of La Gabinière is located SE from the rock ! Dive site is protected from strong W wind (Mistral) but not from the E wind.

The double-tail plane wreck is upside down, laying on a sandy floor. Thr right engine is still under the wing, the left one is broken. This plane wreck is located in the mouth of the Lecques bay, 1 mile away from the coast. Lockheed P38 is also known as Epave du P 38 des Lecques.

This is a similar dive to the East wall of the Gabinière, but less current. Boat can be moored to the National Park buoy. Species: Groupers, morrays, scorpionfishes, etc. This dive site is also easy to find. SE side of Port-Cros.

Le Village Englouti is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Saint Raphael which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

main dive site of CIP Bendor for dive training South side of Bendor Island.

This is a small beach where sometime DC comes for first dive or training. Also night dives are possible in this quiet place. Shower available! West side of Bandol, just after the tennis courts.

La Poursuivante is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Cavalaire Sainte Maxime which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Flat vessel with a lot of conger eels. Vessel size: - length: 20m - width: 6m - height: 3m (caterpillar) 500m NW of Bagaud island, near Port-Cros island. La Barge aux Congres is also known as La Tantine.

This Panamean cargo is 53 m long. Built in 1912, the Sagona sunk december 3, 1945. One year and half after the world war 2 mines in this area were still dangerous. The wreck is in two parts. The better place is the poop. Le Grec is a bit more than a mile east from the small Sarragnier, SE from Porquerolles. And only half mile east from Le Donator. Le Grec is also known as Le Sagona.

This old fishboat was sunk in 1989. It is a 15 x 4 meters wreck. 500m south of the Santa-Lucia harbour.

See grass, small rocky structure, sandy floor (great for N1/OW and training), Mediterranean typical fauna. Le sec de Saint Elme is also known as La Sèche de Saint-Elme.

Montrémian

Le Boulet is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Bandol which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Amphores de l'épave de la Madrague de Giens (150 amphores de type Dressel 1B datant de 2ème siècle avant J-C.) immergées par 6m de fond. C'est une partie du sentier sous-marin archéologique de la Tour Fondue. Il est possible de visiter le site avec un guide de l'association AREVPAM (Archéo Hyères) en apnée. Pointe du Bouvet près de la Tour Fondue. Le site est marqué par une bouée rouge.

Le Sec de L'Armoire is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Toulon which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

MISE A L'EAU DE MARAVENNE is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Giens which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Les sardineaux is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Cavalaire Sainte Maxime which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

This site will not let you indifferent as it is full of life. This immense plateau fulled with gorgonians drop on its south side from 55m to 75m, followed by a second break of up to 250m. This means that only the upper part of this dive will welcome you to submit large lobsters and shrimp benches hidden in the depths of caves. Level N3 is required for the deepest part. Easy access via the small harbour 'Le Port du Poussaï' Le Jardin is also known as Jardin.

The LST 282 (Landing Ship Tank) was sunk August 15th 1944 by a German fighter. It stays in shallow water so take care of the swell! Down to the villa Sainte-Anne at the Aiguebonne point.

Les Magnons is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Bandol which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

27m Boat, sunk on purpose during the 80s Boat Access from st Tropez 10m Le Relax is also known as Relax Lavalletta.

A large flat rock, deep enough to feel good without much penalizing in decompression. This dive, rare and relatively deep, offers a large area on the magnificent spectacle of the great fans draped in red anthias. With a lot of faults, it is also home to many lobsters, raised between soil and rock. A small Easy access via Poussaï Harbor Le Haricot is also known as Haricot.

Barge Ouvrière is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Cavalaire Sainte Maxime which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

The Mona was a tug build in 1949. She was intentionally sunk in 1987. The wheel is very famous. Photographers will not miss it! Length: 15m Width: 5m 5 miles southeast from the Brusc.

La piscine du lion de mer is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Saint Raphael which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Banc des vieilles is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Saint Raphael which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Large groupers, gorgonians... Embiez. Southwest of Le Grand Rouveau

Pierre de Jas 1 des Embiez is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Bandol which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

South west of les Grand Rouveau (Embiez)

Nice little cave and wall. No way to dive there if strong east wind. From shore, Escampobariou can be accessed by the track back to the restaurant named Pointe Escampo-Barriou is also known as La Madrague de Giens.

Sec de la Jaune Garde is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Passe du Gaou is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Bandol which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

2 big rocks at 36m deep with a lot of lobsters, and beautifull gorgons.

This site is located on the SE part of the Mèdes cap. This is a recommended place in case of strong W wind (Mistral).

Une petite patate discrète sur le chemin des Suisses. Après une belle descente dans le bleu, vous arriverez sur cette petite roche à l'écart des sentiers battus. Avec un sommet très riche en gorgones et en anthias et une bordure sud abritant de belles langoustes et quelques brins de corail, cette roche permet de se faire un joli petit plaisir à condition de ne pas surcharger le site en plongeur. Plutôt que de remonter dans le bleu, une remontée le long de la pente du sable vers le Sec des Suisses permet de faire d'une pierre, deux coups et d'une plongée, deux sites. Easy access via Poussaï Harbor La Roche aux Serpents is also known as Les Serpents.

Les Fourmigues Est is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Toulon which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Grotte et Tunnels des Lecques is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, La Ciotat which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Epave petit open is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Saint Raphael which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Le Ramon Meumbru is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Cavalaire Sainte Maxime which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Port Du Niel is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Giens which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

This dive site is similar to the near dive site named Pointe de Montrémian, a long line of rocks, only few meters high, with lot of sea grass around. Dive site is exposed to east wind, and some time, current can be strong. A buoy has been placed for boat by the National Park. Interesting species are the white gorgonians, and the sea grass forest. Sometime, large familiar groupers are seen. This site is located near the Gabinière rock, SE from Port-Cros.

Petit Sec du Cap Lardier is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Cavalaire Sainte Maxime which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Check out this great fall full of lobsters. Can not remember about this magnificent dive site off Cape Dramont. A very large plate and cut along a fall of more than 20m, which is rich in lobsters, sponges and small caves hiding benches full of shrimp. A beautiful dive to make several times and which makes its debut Trimix mixture. Only for N3 confirmed (and more). Easy access via Poussaï Harbor La Théière is also known as Théière.

Magnons is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Bandol which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

The Arroyo was sunk August 18, 1953 by the GERS. Broken in two parts, she is 60m x 10m and is full of red gorgonians. Just east from the south brother rock, near the Scicié cape.

IMPORTANT: an authorization from the french navy is required as this wreck is sunk in the middle of a military area. Some local dive clubs have it during the summer period, only some weekends. ------------------------------------------------- This french submarine L'Ariane(S-640) sunk two times: the first time for some secret tests performed by the french navy, close to la Fourmigue de Giens, then refloated, and sunk near the Cap Cepet (Saint Mandrier) as a training site for Navy Divers. During the last years many tests of the NewSuit (1 atm) have been performed. The only submarine from the same type is In Saint-Mandrier semi-island. Access from Toulon, Saint-Mandrier, or Six-Fours-Les-Plages. L'Ariane is also known as S 640.

Le Maraudeur B26 is also known as Le Marauder B 26.

Les Jardins de l'Arroyo is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Toulon which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Vrey nice wall. take car of boats when surfacing! 150m south of the Ay au Drammont cape. 3 miles east of Saint Raphaël Semaphore du débarquement is also known as Le sec du sémaphore.

A pretty deep close to the Port. Vast and majestic. Taking its name from its shape, this dive offers, after a beautiful descent from the blue, the spectacle of a half-circle of rock crashed gorgons of that fly quelsques liches. Further down, a succession of rocky peaks hosting many lobsters and beautiful white coral. Diving Belle, varied and long. Difficult to do without decompression, Level 2 confirmed advised. Easy access via Poussaï Harbor Le Fer à Cheval is also known as Roches Rouges.

Le Glenn Martin is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Toulon which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Start around 7 meters of water down to 18 meters; south-west direction. you will meet large boulders, moray eels, congers, octopus... then go down to 35 meters to see large gorgonians, red coral, denti, sea bream, grouper and fixed animals. By boat. A buoy is between the coast and the two brothers to the east. Le Tombant des Deux Frères is also known as Les deux frères.

In front of port d'Alon calanque

Piton des Pyramides is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Saint Raphael which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Sec des Aiguilles is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Saint Raphael which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Torpilleur T 178 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Cavalaire Sainte Maxime which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Les Fourmigues de Giens et Fourmigon is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Giens which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Panamese Yacht, 28m, 150+t; intentionnaly sunk in 1984. Good size Scorpionfish, Big Lobster, Nudibranches (Godiva) Located in the Bay of St Tropez Boat from Saint Tropez <10m Grimaud <20m

La Grande Quairolle is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Cavalaire Sainte Maxime which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Grotte Sainte Marguerite is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Toulon which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

This rock has a profile Easy access via Poussaï Harbor La Vitrine is also known as Vitrine.

One of the most beautiful wrecks of the French rivivera. This cargo ship (76m long) sunk on a mine during WWI (12 May 1918), its front part lies upright at a depth of 45-55m. It is a difficult but rewarding dive (max. 15 minutes bottom time if you dive with air, and approx. 20 min for ascent+decompression stops). Consider using enriched air for decompression. !!! PLAN YOUR DIVE !!! IMPORTANT: the stern is 170m away (bearing: 140°) at a depth of 69m (Trimix highly recommended). DO NOT attemp to dive both during the same dive, as you would run out of air, and face extreme decompression stops. There is enough to see anyway on both parts of the wreck to make it worth (at least) a dive each. This wreck is referenced under SHOM18036011 Lat: 43°10'124N Long: 06°35'622E Datum: EUR50 More informations available in the following book: Togo can be reached from Cavalaire harbour. The wreck is near the Pointe Dubreuil. Le Togo is also known as Ville de Valence.

Les Portes de l'Atlantide is also known as La Réserve.

Le Tombant des Allemands is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Saint Raphael which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Sentier sous marin is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Port-Cros which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

There is a small cave at the bottom of the east wall. Have a look to the roof, there are som red corals... but do not touch tem, it's strictlt forbidden. The island is located west from Bandol. Usually, you access the site by boat from Bandol. But if you can also walk from a car park near the Athena residence to small private harbour.

Vapor boat with interesting paddle wheels, the only interesting part of the wreck... The wreck is 600m S SW from the Grand Ribaud lighthouse.

Le Hellcat is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Lavandou which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

La Chainette is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Toulon which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

le Trafik is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Cavalaire Sainte Maxime which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

La Principale is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Bandol which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Les Fourmigues de Giens et le Fourmigon is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Toulon which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Le Niedersachsen is also known as Guyane.

Easy access via Poussaï Harbor

A beautiful diving accessible to everyone and close to the Port. Although the rock is completely submerged, it is easily accessible because a ring was cemented on the top to ensure total anchor. Because of its scope, two dives are needed to make it completely around. Very rich in pelagic on its verticals, it often crosses bécunes (family barracuda), while the funds, face off, hide often groupers. It is very easy for N1 to be around by the peaks while the N2 and older can enjoy the deepest rock, rich in coral and lobsters. Easy to reach by boat via the small harbor 'Le Port du Poussaï'. Le Sec des Suisses is also known as Sec du Sémaphore.

La Balise de L'Esquillade is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Lavandou which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IENA is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.