Located in the Var department of France, the Les Embiez archipelago is a paradise for scuba diving enthusiasts. Rich in marine biodiversity and boasting an impressive variety of underwater landscapes, it offers visitors a unique experience.
Imagine yourself gliding through the crystal-clear waters of the Embiez archipelago ... An incredible underwater world opens up to you: caves, marine canyons populated by exuberant fauna and schools of fish moving between the rocks.
Whether you're a novice or a seasoned diver, these sites promise an exceptional adventure. Ready for this unique immersion experience?
Discover all the dive sites in the Var, real underwater gems in the Mediterranean Sea.
Les basses Moulinières
Description
This dive is accessible from Level 1 and requires a short descent into open water. Once on site, you can explore the various canyons and discover the wildlife that lurks there.
Difficulty
Medium
Depth
From 12 to 25 metres
Fauna & Flora
Grouper, conger eel, octopus, lobster, yellow crustose anemone
The wonderful
Description
Level 2 required for this dive with descent into the blue. A fairly extensive dive with lots of relief. Schools of barracuda often present.
Difficulty
Medium
Depth
From 23 to 42 metres
Fauna & Flora
Barracudas, groupers, sea breams, moray eels, conger eels
Les Magnons
Description
Dive into the aquarium of the Embiez archipelago, a sheltered site full of fish. Also 12m-deep caves.
Difficulty
Easy
Depth
From 50 to 20 metres
Fauna & Flora
Sars, saupes, octopus, moray eels, sand sea urchins
La Sèche Guénaud
Description
Two drifts rise to 2m and 8m respectively, and you'll dive the canyons between them. A pleasant dive with a landscape shaped by schools of fish between the rocks.
Difficulty
Easy
Depth
From 2 to 20 metres
Fauna & Flora
Sars, girelles, octopus, starfish
Christian's stone
Description
Level 2 or Advanced with Deep specialization required. Color on the program with a good lamp. A lot of fixed fauna, but not only...
Difficulty
Difficult
Depth
From 30 to 45 metres
Fauna & Flora
Groupers, diadem urchins, gorgonocephalus, barracudas, gorgonians
The Magnons beacon
Description
Very large site, possibility of several different dives. Groupers are everywhere and barracudas are often seen in the water.
Difficulty
Easy
Depth
From 3 to 20 metres
Fauna & Flora
Groupers, corb, drum sars, moray eels, barracudas