L'Incantu - Corsica

L'Incantu, just off Corsica’s coast, is one of those spots that truly embodies Mediterranean diving for us. It’s not about flashy pelagics or technicolor reefs, but rather the charm of a rocky landscape dotted with fascinating creatures. We love exploring the crevices and overhangs here, where a keen eye will pick out a surprising variety of life. Drop down and you're immediately amongst schooling sprats, a shimmering curtain that often parts to reveal grey gurnards or a camouflaged scorpionfish. Keep an eye out for larger red mullet nosing through the sand, or a watchful porgy eyeing you from a rocky ledge. For us, the highlight is often spotting a ribbonfish or, if you're truly lucky, a solitary sperm whale passing through – an infrequent but incredible encounter. This site really shines for divers who enjoy a slower pace, those who get a kick out of discovering the smaller, often overlooked inhabitants of the Med. We'd suggest going in the late afternoon; the light plays beautifully through the water, bringing out the subtle colours of the rock formations.

Location: Corsica, France, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 42.406937, 8.646385

Marine Protected Area: Capu Rossu , Scandola, revellata, Calvi

Best Time to Dive in Corsica

The warmest water temperatures in Corsica occur in January, averaging 13.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 13.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 13.9°C (air: 9.4°C)
February: 13.9°C (air: 10.7°C)
March: 13.9°C (air: 11.2°C)
April: 13.9°C (air: 13.4°C)
May: 13.9°C (air: 17.4°C)
June: 13.9°C (air: 22.3°C)
July: 13.9°C (air: 25.5°C)
August: 13.9°C (air: 25.3°C)
September: 13.9°C (air: 21.6°C)
October: 13.9°C (air: 17.9°C)
November: 13.9°C (air: 13.8°C)
December: 13.9°C (air: 10.8°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to L'Incantu

Marine Life in Corsica

Home to 225 recorded species including 146 reef fish, 35 sharks & rays, 9 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins, 8 other, 5 hard corals.

Notable Species

Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) - Reef Fish
Moonfish (Mola mola) - Reef Fish
Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
Razorback (Balaenoptera physalus) - Whales & Dolphins
Corb (Sciaena umbra) - Reef Fish
Scarlet Coral (Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) europaea) - Hard Corals
Bushy Coral (Cladocora caespitosa) - Hard Corals
Wrasse (Coris julis) - Reef Fish
Damsel fish (Chromis chromis) - Reef Fish
Red coral (Corallium rubrum) - Soft Corals
Blotched Picarel (Spicara maena) - Reef Fish
Bogue (Boops boops) - Reef Fish
Sunset cup coral (Leptopsammia pruvoti) - Hard Corals
Painted Comber (Serranus scriba) - Reef Fish
Ornate Wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) - Reef Fish
Devil fish (Mobula mobular) - Sharks & Rays
loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
Salema (Sarpa salpa) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for L'Incantu

Based on average water temperature of 13.9°C.

Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 14°C water
Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories