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Official tourism profile for the site and its offshore setting.
Dive Spot Guide•
Dattier
Boat-access Cavalaire rocky plateau with strong fish life
Short boat ride, shallow rocky plateau, and calm Mediterranean conditions make Dattier a low-friction scenic dive for several experience levels.
About Dattier
Dattier is a boat-access Cavalaire rocky plateau with a shallow start and a clear swim line across rock and posidonia. The route stays easy to read, but it rewards steady buoyancy and a relaxed pace more than speed. Fish life is strong, with schooling fish and rock-fault sightings making it feel lively at modest depth.
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Research Estimate At Dattier
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Dattier?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Dattier Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 20m
Depth Note
The plateau starts shallow at about 2 m and stays within roughly 20 m, which keeps the site approachable even though it is boat-access.
Best Season
Spring through autumn
Typical Conditions
Clear Mediterranean water, a calm rocky plateau, and good visibility when the bay is settled.
Safety & Access At Dattier
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight in the rock faults and leave enough gas for a relaxed return to the boat.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; choose a day the center deems suitable for your level and the weather.
Legal Notes
No special permit is noted in the public pages; standard boating and marine rules apply.
Local Intel For Dattier
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for all levels, with depths ranging roughly from 2–20 m over a rocky plateau.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the main value is the boat-reached rocky plateau and fish-rich structure.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here; the site makes more sense as a shallow scuba boat dive.
Wildlife at Dattier
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Dattier
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Dattier
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
