La Vitrine
Protected Area
Esterel
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 Vitrine offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest reef diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Vitrine, meaning "the display case", earns its name. It’s a series of small, shallow caves and overhangs, creating lots of interesting light play. We’ve found plenty of nudibranchs here, plus scorpionfish tucked into crevices. It’s a good spot for newer divers, or those looking for a relaxed photo dive.
Typical La Vitrine 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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Club Sous l'Eau
CIP Fréjus
Saint Aygulf Plongée
Centre De Plongée De La Rague
La Cigale Plongée
École de plongée des Issambres
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Vitrine
La Vitrine Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Vitrine, 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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