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Le Sec Pâté

Le Sec Pâté is one of those places that genuinely surprises you. It's a series of three pinnacles, rising from about 60 metres to within a comfortable 15 metres of the surface. We love the drift here; the current often carries you smoothly from one peak to the next, giving you time to really take it all in. Look closely on the ledges and you'll spot plenty of little stuff, the yellowhead wrasse and dusky cardinalfish are always around, but our favourite is watching the sawcheek cardinalfish flit amongst the corals. The main draw, though, is the open water. We often find ourselves just hanging, watching the bigger fish cruise by – the mutton snapper are particularly bold here. Don't be surprised if you feel a slight tug from the current, it's usually what brings in the action, but it means this spot is better suited for those comfortable with a bit of movement. For a truly peaceful dive, we'd suggest heading down early before the boats get too busy.