Le Barancan 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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Le Barancan is a popular dive site located in the Mediterranean near La Ciotat, France. It features a variety of marine life and underwater topography, making it suitable for divers of different skill levels.

The dive site offers rocky formations and small caves, with opportunities to observe diverse marine species. The underwater landscape is characterized by both hard and soft corals, providing a vibrant ecosystem for divers to explore.

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: Both Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during midday; focus on marine life and underwater formations.

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