Grotte de Callelongue
Protected Area
Iles Marseillaises - Cassidaigne
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) - Grotte de Callelongue offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest cave diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Grotte de Callelongue offers a straightforward cave dive, accessible directly from the shore. You'll swim into a wide opening, which quickly leads to a series of chambers, all fairly easy to navigate. It's a solid choice for newer cave divers looking to gain some experience without too much challenge, or for anyone wanting a simple, interesting dive close to Marseille. Expect some interesting light play near the entrance, and maybe a few resident lobsters deeper inside.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Nearest Dive Centres to Grotte de Callelongue
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UCPA Cap Croisette
ATELIER DE LA MER
Balanea
Cassis Calanques Plongée
Paradis Plongée
Anaya Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Grotte de Callelongue
Grotte de Callelongue Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Grotte de Callelongue, 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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