Le Grand Congloué (Riou)
Site where Cousteau carried out archaeological digs in 1952, now rich in drop-offs.
Marine life & flora: Groupers, moray eels, octopuses, gorgonians.
Destination guide
France: Marseille
The birthplace of scuba diving
WrecksCavesNational park
France: Marseille — The birthplace of scuba diving. This destination suits intermediate-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for photography and macro.
Dive centres are open from April to November. During this period the water is between 14 and 22 °C; over the year it ranges from 13 to 22 °C.
Must-dive sites include: Le Grand Congloué (Riou), Les Impériaux, Épave du Liban (île Maïre).
At a glance
- Recommended level
- intermediate
- Focus
- Photo
- Water
- 13–22 °C
- Dive centres open
- April – November
- Indicative budget
- 690€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Les Impériaux
Three successive rises off Riou, from 25 to over 65 m.
Marine life & flora: Groupers, barracudas, red gorgonians.
Épave du Liban (île Maïre)
Cargo ship wrecked in 1970, upper part at 10 m, accessible to all levels.
Marine life & flora: Schools of fish, moray eels, sessile fauna.
Grottes de l'Eissadon
Tunnels and play of light near Cassis, down to 30 m.
Marine life & flora: Scorpionfish, conger eels, spiny lobsters.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 13 °C |
| February | 13 °C |
| March | 13 °C |
| April | 14 °C |
| May | 16 °C |
| June | 19 °C |
| July | 21 °C |
| August | 22 °C |
| September | 21 °C |
| October | 19 °C |
| November | 16 °C |
| December | 14 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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