Les Bankaws Suggest edit

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

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

40Max dive depth

40.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 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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Les Bankaws is a popular dive site located in the Riou Archipelago near Marseille, France. Known for its rich marine biodiversity, the site features underwater cliffs and rocky formations that attract a variety of marine life.

Diving at Les Bankaws offers opportunities to explore underwater caves and vibrant marine ecosystems. Divers can expect to see schools of fish, octopuses, and various invertebrates. The underwater topography provides both shallow and deeper sections suitable for different skill levels.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 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:
rock sand reef Suggest edit

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Best lighting conditions are during midday; focus on wide-angle shots of the underwater landscape.

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