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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Hyères
Ready to check out the best sites in Hyères for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 37 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Hyères to suit your needs.
#1 - Pointe de Montrémian
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Port-Cros
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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.
#2 - Piste de ski
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Port-Cros
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Montrémian, north side of Bagaud.
#3 - Tombant de la Gabinière
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Port-Cros
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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.
#4 - Pointe du Vaisseau
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Port-Cros
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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.
#5 - La Barge aux Congres
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Port-Cros
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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.
#6 - Le Grec
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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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.
#8 - Les amphores de Giens
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Giens
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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.
#9 - Le Sec de L'Armoire
France, Mediterranean, Toulon
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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.
#10 - Pointe Escampo-Barriou
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Giens
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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.
#11 - Sec de la Jaune Garde
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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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.
#12 - La piscine des Mèdes
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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This site is located on the SE part of the Mèdes cap. This is a recommended place in case of strong W wind (Mistral).
#13 - Les Fourmigues Est
France, Mediterranean, Toulon
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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.
#14 - Port Du Niel
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Giens
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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.
#15 - Pointe de la Croix
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Port-Cros
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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.
#16 - Les Fourmigues de Giens et Fourmigon
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Giens
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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.
#17 - Sentier sous marin
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Port-Cros
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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.
#18 - Le Ville de Grasse
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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Vapor boat with interesting paddle wheels, the only interesting part of the wreck...
The wreck is 600m S SW from the Grand Ribaud lighthouse.
#19 - Les Fourmigues de Giens et le Fourmigon
France, Mediterranean, Toulon
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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.
#20 - Le Niedersachsen
France, Mediterranean, Toulon
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Le Niedersachsen is also known as Guyane.
#21 - IENA
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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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.
#22 - Le Donator
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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The Donator is one of the most famous wreck of the French riviera. This is a 78 m long Cargo that sunk november 10th, 1945.
Maximum depth is around 51 m, at the drag. Most of the dive is located around 40 m deep. You need two or three dives to really get all the best of the Donator.
The wreck is located between Porquerolle and Port-Cros. At about 1000 m South-East from Porquerolle island (the small Sarragnier rock). Get there with GPS coordinates or local dive center. This take a long, depending of where you start and what kind of boat you have. About 30 min from Hyères.
Le Donator is also known as Prosper Schiaffino, Petite terre.
#23 - Le Mustang
France, Mediterranean, Toulon
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Le Mustang is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Toulon which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#24 - Le Cimentier
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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This is a funny wreck, in shallow water. The first wreck dive for newbees !
This small wreck is located north from the small Langoustier island, near the buoy named 'La jaune garde' between Giens and Porquerolles island.
Le Cimentier is also known as Le cimentier de la jaune garde.
#25 - Sec du Sarranier
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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Beautiful wall of gorgonians and small caves with morays.
The sec du sarragnier is located between Porquerolles and Port-Cros. It's a wide area with shoals and walls.
Sec du Sarranier is also known as Sèche du Sarranier.
#26 - Le Ferrando
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Giens
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FOR SAFETY REASONS, THIS WRECK IS FORBIDDEN ! THERE ARE SOME EXPLOSIVES NEAR THE WRECK.
This wreck is located in the middle of Hyères bay, 4 km from the Mèdes cap.
#27 - Pointe de la Galère
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Port-Cros
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This is a great place to dive. Bottom of both sides of the rock are different. East side bottom is sand, and west side bottom is covered by sea grass.
It's a good idea to get a torch because there are lot of fishes and tiny crustaceans inside the rock.
Lacated north side of Port-Cros, at La galère headland.
#28 - La Puissante
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Le Levant
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Sunk date: Near July, 1964 (it was a target for a submarine).
Wreck size:
- Length: 45,5 m
- Width: 8,5 m
The Puissante wreck is located in the middle of the NW side of Le Levant Island.
WARNING: This wreck is located just near a military area (< 200 m). You need to ask an authorization first !
#29 - Filets anti sous marins
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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Filets anti sous marins is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#30 - Pointe de Maupertuis
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Le Levant
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Pointe de Maupertuis is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Le Levant which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#31 - Sec de la Passe
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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Sec de la Passe is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#32 - Sec du Langoustier
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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Boulders and wall.
250m from La Jaune Garde buoy.
#33 - Anse de Rabat
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Giens
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Anse de Rabat is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Giens which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#34 - Le Grec partie Avant
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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Le Grec partie Avant is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#35 - Le Michel C
France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Porquerolles
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This wreck is only 100m far from the Ville de Grasse. This is a small broken wreck (39m long). Only one dive is enough to see the whole wreck. Best part is the prow, 39m deep. Poop is all broken, only engines are still recognizable.
The wreck is 500m S SE from the Grand Ribaud lighthouse.
Le Michel C is also known as Le Correo de Cette.