La vierge de Bendor Suggest edit

France Suggest · Provence-Alpes-CÃ´te d'Azur Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

22.0–26.0 °CWater (summer)

12.0–16.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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La Vierge de Bendor is a popular dive site located near Bandol in the Mediterranean. It features a submerged statue of the Virgin Mary, which attracts divers and marine life alike. The site offers a mix of rocky formations and sandy bottoms, providing a unique underwater landscape.

Divers can explore the statue and surrounding marine life, including various fish species and potential sightings of larger pelagics. The underwater topography includes rocky outcrops and patches of seagrass, making it suitable for divers of varying experience levels.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 12.0–16.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rocky sandy seagrass Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during midday; consider wide-angle lenses for the statue.

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