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Cavau

4.0 — based on 21 community signals
4.2 12 especies 21 colaboradores

Cavau is a year-round dive site in France's Calanques National Park, with 12 species observations and 3 community videos documenting marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Parc national des Calanques (a… updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
MPAShore entryFamily-friendly

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.8 kn
Olas
0.6 m
Agua
22.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (21%)
Now: NW (324°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.24m

Próxima: Baja a las 07:00 (-0.58m)

+-0.4 m-0.7 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.58m ▲ 15:00 · -0.49m ▼ 17:00 · -0.5m ▼ 23:00 · -0.59m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.35 · mod Aire PM2.53 · good 07:22 19:41
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 11.5 0.62 5 0mm
09-20 6.9 0.18 5 0mm
09-21 6.1 0.34 6 0mm
09-22 6.4 0.14 6 0mm
09-23 10.7 0.04 6 0mm
09-24 5.8 0.06 5 0mm
09-25 7.1 0.24 5 0mm

About this spot

Cavau sits within the Parc national des Calanques, a protected marine area in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The site draws divers seeking access to one of France's most closely managed coastal ecosystems. Located at Cap Caveaux, the spot benefits from its designation within the national park's adhésion zone, which means stricter habitat protection and cleaner waters. The dive community has documented 12 distinct species observations at Cavau, giving divers a sense of what to expect below the surface. Three community videos provide real footage from the site, letting you scope conditions and marine life before booking. Specific depth, visibility, and water temperature data aren't widely published, so checking with local operators or recent trip reports is smart before arrival. Cavau works year-round, so timing is flexible. The Calanques region attracts divers who value pristine rocky reefs and the guarantee of a protected environment. Access and dive regulations fall under national park rules, so confirm current conditions and any permit or briefing requirements with local outfitters before descent.

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Tipos de buceo

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 795km · ~183kg · €3

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Cavau?

Cavau is accessible year-round. Exact visibility and water-temperature peaks aren't documented in public sources, so ask local dive operators for seasonal conditions before booking a trip.

What depth and difficulty is Cavau?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't published for Cavau. Contact local dive shops or check recent trip reports to get accurate information tailored to current conditions.

What marine life can I expect?

Twelve species observations have been documented at Cavau. Three community videos are available online showing real footage of marine life. Check those videos and local operator reports for the most current wildlife encounters.

Do I need permits or special access?

Cavau sits in the Parc national des Calanques adhésion zone, a protected marine area. You'll need to follow national park regulations. Confirm access rules, required briefings, and any permits with a local dive operator before your visit.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

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Centro de buceo

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Centro de buceo
Horario: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00

Centre UCPA - Niolon

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Centro de buceo

CIP Marseille

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Centro de buceo

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Scuba Diving - Cassis - France - GoPro Hero4 Black 4K UHD

The French Diver
💬 2 top comments
  • Is this the lighthouse far off in the sea?

    @smj460 · 👍 0
  • Simpa les vidéos 😉 je l abonné, va faire un tour sur ma chaîne si ça te dit

    @MisterLeau · 👍 0

Marseille diving pt.3

Camille Rebours - scubachingon
💬 1 top comments
  • Awesome video Bro 👌

    @myunderwaterspace2760 · 👍 0

Port Miou and Le Bestouan (Cassis, France)

Eric Gilli
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (95/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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