Lavandou Plongée - Marseille & Calanques

Lavandou Plongée operates out of the Marseille & Calanques area, putting you right on the doorstep of some excellent Mediterranean diving. They're a solid choice for exploring the local wrecks, like the Chaouen, and the dramatic drop-offs common in the Calanques. We’d suggest them for divers who appreciate convenient access to dive sites and a focus on guided dives in a historically rich region.

Location: Marseille & Calanques, France, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 43.137444, 6.376909
Phone: +33 4 94 71 83 65
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://lavandou-plongee.com
Certification Agencies: FFESSM
Courses: Découverte / Baptême de plongée, Exploration, Formations internationales, Plongée TEK (Nitrox et Recycleur)
Air Fills: Air, Nitrox
Languages: French, English

Dive Sites Near Lavandou Plongée

Lavandou Plongée provides access to 15 dive sites in Marseille & Calanques.

3 îlots - 42m
ADMIRAL DUPERRE - 5m (wreck)
ADROIT - 10m (wreck)
Aile de Carro
ALERTE - 8m (wreck)
ANNE BEWA - 10m (wreck)
Anse au Canon
Aritay
Arpillon Drop-off (wall)
ARROYO (CIT) - 33m (wreck)
ARTESIEN - 48m (wreck)
Baie dès Milliardaires - 13m
BALEINIERE - 60m (wreck)
Banc des vieilles
Banyuls Aquarium

Other Dive Centres in Marseille & Calanques

Best Time to Dive in Marseille & Calanques

The warmest water temperatures in Marseille & Calanques 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: 8.8°C)
February: 13.9°C (air: 10.5°C)
March: 13.9°C (air: 11.6°C)
April: 13.9°C (air: 13.8°C)
May: 13.9°C (air: 17.8°C)
June: 13.9°C (air: 22.3°C)
July: 13.9°C (air: 24.9°C)
August: 13.9°C (air: 24.7°C)
September: 13.9°C (air: 21.3°C)
October: 13.9°C (air: 17.8°C)
November: 13.9°C (air: 13.2°C)
December: 13.9°C (air: 9.9°C)

Marine Life in Marseille & Calanques

Home to 163 recorded species including 101 reef fish, 17 sharks & rays, 10 whales & dolphins, 6 crabs & lobsters, 6 octopus & squid, 5 hard corals.

Notable Marine Life

Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
Moonfish (Mola mola) - Reef Fish
Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
hake (Merluccius merluccius) - Reef Fish
Atlantic Spotted Flounder (Citharus linguatula) - Reef Fish
grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus) - Reef Fish
Capelin (Trisopterus capelanus) - Reef Fish
Thornback skate (Raja clavata) - Sharks & Rays
dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) - Sharks & Rays
Black-bellied angler (Lophius budegassa) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Marseille & Calanques

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