Banyuls Aquarium
Protected Area
Posidonies de la côte des Albères
Why dive here
With 157+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and mobula rays (devil rays) - Banyuls Aquarium offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Banyuls Aquarium, despite the name, isn't an actual aquarium but a dive site known for its varied marine life. You’ll find sponges, nudibranchs, and small crustaceans tucked into the rock crevices. It’s a good spot for macro enthusiasts or newer divers looking for a calm, easy introduction to Mediterranean diving, often with decent visibility.
Typical Banyuls Aquarium Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Banyuls Aquarium
Banyuls Aquarium Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Banyuls Aquarium, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.11, 5.89) (32km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
21°C
69°F · Range: 15.7–23.1°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
6.69 m/s
13.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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