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Beginner-friendly, calm and shallow cove edge; year-round regional diving.
Dive Spot Guide•
Anse de la Mauresque
Sheltered Port-Vendres shore dive on coralligenous rock.
Steep cove access, then a calm-day exploration along rocky coralligenous ledges; plan a tight surface return because boat traffic builds outside shelter.
About Anse de la Mauresque
Anse de la Mauresque is a Port-Vendres shore dive with a steep rocky entry into a coralligenous slope and crevices full of Mediterranean life. It works best on calm days because the cove opens quickly once you leave shelter, and the surface return needs extra care near active boat traffic. Inside the cove the dive stays relaxed, but once you move off the rocks the site feels less protected and the return should be planned conservatively.
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Research Estimate At Anse de la Mauresque
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Anse de la Mauresque?
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Anse de la Mauresque Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 22m
Depth Note
Main coralligenous band starts around 14-15 m and extends to about 20-22 m, with the outer edge a little deeper.
Best Season
Year-round on settled days.
Typical Conditions
Calm-day cove diving with good shelter inside, but a more open feel once you pass the bay mouth.
Safety & Access At Anse de la Mauresque
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficStrong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Use an SMB on ascent, stay close to the rocks on the return, and skip the dive if wind or swell makes the cove open up.
Access Restrictions
Steep rocky access from the cove and a surface return that becomes awkward if you drift away from the shelter. Avoid rough or busy days.
Legal Notes
Follow local harbor, anchorage, and coastal-path rules, and keep clear of navigation lanes.
Local Intel For Anse de la Mauresque
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The main line follows the rocky and coralligenous slope outside the cove, with the richest structure on the outer shelves rather than in the inner basin.
Freediving
Freediving is limited to the shallow cove edge and first rocky shelves on very calm days; the main structure is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling works only as a short look at the sheltered shallows on calm days; the main interest sits deeper on the rocky slope.
Wildlife at Anse de la Mauresque
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Anse de la Mauresque
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Anse de la Mauresque
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
