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Cap Benat
Sheltered rocky dive at Cristaou with easy access.
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Open-access Bormes site with creeks, crevices, and sheltered conditions when westerlies pick up; good for easy exploration and photos.
About Cap Benat
Cap Benat is a sheltered Mediterranean dive area at the southern end of Bormes, centered on the Cristaou islet and the series of small creeks that follow it. It is an easy, open-access rocky dive with crevices, holes, and cracks, making it a good fit for relaxed exploration and photo work when the western side of the bay is protected from wind and chop. The site rewards careful buoyancy more than depth chasing.
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Research Estimate At Cap Benat
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AccessSimple entry
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Cap Benat?
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Cap Benat Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 27m
Depth Note
The site is listed from about 8 to 27 m and is centered on the sheltered Cristaou / Cap Bénat rocky profile.
Best Season
Year-round, especially when westerly winds are up.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered rocky site that stays protected in strong westerly winds, with small creeks, crevices, holes, and cracks.
Safety & Access At Cap Benat
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Sharp coral
Safety Notes
Watch buoyancy in the creeks and crevices; sheltered conditions can still mean tight rocky structure.
Access Restrictions
Open-access site around Cristaou; best approached on sheltered days and with local guidance if you route toward nearby protected areas.
Legal Notes
This is a natural open-access site in the Cap Bénat area; follow park rules if you extend dives toward nearby marine reserves.
Local Intel For Cap Benat
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed Mediterranean dive with small creeks and easy terrain, good for buoyancy practice and photo work.
Freediving
A good freedive training ground in calm conditions thanks to its easy profile and open access.
Snorkeling
The sheltered shallows can work for snorkeling when the bay is calm, though the more interesting structure is below the surface.
Cap Benat Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Cap Benat
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Wildlife at Cap Benat
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Recent Logged Visits At Cap Benat
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Cap Benat Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Cap Benat Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.lavandou-plongee.com · Operator
Operator context for sheltered bay dives around Cap Benat.
www.plongee-loisir.com · Dive Directory
Directory entry with depth range and dive-type labels.
www.plongeepriveebormes.com · Operator
Operator page describing Cristaou as easy and accessible for all levels.
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