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La Tantine

4.0 — based on 20 community signals
4.2 12 especies 27 colaboradores

La Tantine is a year-round dive site in France's Sanctuaire Pelagos marine protected area, with documented marine life sightings.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

🐢 MPA · Sanctuaire Pelagos updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
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Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de La Tantine © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
16.2 kn
Olas
0.68 m
Agua
25.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (26%)
Now: NE (50°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.26m

Hoy: Alta 14:00 (-0.48m), Baja 08:00 (-0.55m)

+-0.4 m-0.7 m
▼ 08:00 · -0.55m ▲ 14:00 · -0.48m ▼ 23:00 · -0.57m ▲ 01:00 · -0.56m Ahora -0.5m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.65 · mod Aire PM2.55 · good 07:18 19:37
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 16.3 0.82 6 0mm
09-20 7.8 0.32 5 0mm
09-21 6.4 0.34 6 0mm
09-22 5.8 0.3 6 0mm
09-23 10.5 0.78 5 0mm
09-24 8.2 0.58 5 0mm
09-25 8 0.78 5 0mm

About this spot

La Tantine sits within the Sanctuaire Pelagos, a marine protected area that spans the waters between France, Italy, and Monaco. This status means the site receives legal protection and monitoring, making it a reliable destination for divers seeking a healthy marine environment. The dive spot has generated interest among the diving community, with 12 recorded species observations and 3 community videos documenting underwater conditions. These resources offer real insight into what you can expect to encounter. Year-round access means you can plan a trip based on your schedule rather than narrow seasonal windows. While specific depth and water temperature data are not fully documented, the protected status and community activity level suggest this is an established site with regular visits. The videos and species records provide the best current reference for conditions and marine life.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Francia: 220 Lugares Desde Lagos Alpinos Hasta Arrecifes Tropicales

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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 · 49%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 870km · ~200kg · €4

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive La Tantine year-round?

Yes. La Tantine is accessible throughout the year, so you can plan your trip based on your availability rather than waiting for specific months.

What marine life can I expect?

12 species observations have been documented at La Tantine. Check the community videos and species records to see what divers have encountered recently.

Why is La Tantine protected?

The site lies within Sanctuaire Pelagos, a marine protected area established to preserve pelagic ecosystems. This legal status helps maintain healthy conditions for marine life.

How do I learn current conditions?

The 3 community videos and species observation data are your best sources for recent information on visibility, marine life, and diving conditions at La Tantine.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Wrack 'Prosper Schiaffino' (Alias Donator)

7.5 km
Centro de buceo

Wrack 'Sagona' (Le Grec)

7.9 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

1 registros · 1 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Lepidochitona furtiva

Polyplacophora · Tonicellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
21 ene 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

La tontine : Comment ça marche ?

Sud Radio
💬 1 top comments
  • et ne rentre pas dans l'ISF, on n'en parle pas???note 8/20

    @VIPVIP-vu6to · 👍 1

La tontine Chinoise: Le secret des empires chinois

AFFOCOM

La tontine Chinoise: puissant levier d'enrichissement d'une communauté discrète

Parlons De Business
💬 3 top comments
  • l'Afrique a besoin de gens comme vous. vous êtes un model

    @malianbaba · 👍 2
  • Que le Dieu de nos Ancêtres nous aident à revenir à notre Solidarité Africaine historique.

    @mtk4866 · 👍 1
  • MERCI ✌👌Très belle vidéo ma sœur🙏

    @阿尔及利亚人 · 👍 1

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Un signalement a été effectué par un utilisateur de l'application Cartes IGN : Titre : Parking payant / propriété privé Nom ou type de POI concerné : L'Estagnol Description : Payant pour tous les véhicules 13€ par véhicule Pour les bus 1€ par personne Également motos et vélos"

    Application Cartes IGN · 2026-04-22
  • "Erreur sur la carte route barrée, début de route privée, inaccessible Photo·s et/ou informations disponibles ici: https://amenagements-cyclables.fr/fr/contributions/118167 (This note has been created from Geovelo)"

    Geovelo_Notes · 2026-04-05
  • "Ce navire n'est plus le Suffren mais la frégate Jean Bart depuis mi 2023"

    anonymous · 2025-03-13
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (88/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Gabiniėre Est

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Wildcat France Buceo
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Wildcat

Wildcat is a year-round dive site in France's Sanctuaire Pelagos marine protected area, with 12 recorded species observations.

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