La Donatello D
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) - La Donatello D offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Donatello D, near Marseille, offers a straightforward Mediterranean dive. You'll likely encounter typical reef fish and soft corals, a good choice for divers wanting a relaxed dive without strong currents. It's a reliable spot if you're looking to log a dive in the area, suitable for most experience levels.
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UCPA Cap Croisette
ATELIER DE LA MER
Balanea
Cassis Calanques Plongée
Anaya Plongée
Paradis Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Donatello D
La Donatello D Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Donatello D, 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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