La petite Vallée
Protected Area
Castagna
Why dive here
With 213+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, great white sharks, hammerhead sharks and mobula rays (devil rays) - La petite Vallée offers some of Corsica's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
La petite Vallée offers a straightforward dive to 23 metres, suitable for intermediate divers looking for a relaxed exploration. The site features a series of small rocky outcrops and some scattered Posidonia meadows. You'll likely encounter common Mediterranean reef fish like damselfish and wrasse, with occasional nudibranchs if you look closely. It’s a good option if you’re after a quiet dive when other sites are busy.
Typical La petite Vallée Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La petite Vallée
La petite Vallée Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La petite Vallée, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.38, 9.55) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
22°C
72°F · Range: 20.1–24.6°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
5.12 m/s
10.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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