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Marine park mooring-priority rules for the Cap Gros sector.
Dive Spot Guide•
Cap Gros
Shore-accessed Port-Vendres reef and drop-off dive with rich life.
Cap Gros blends shallow rock, seagrass and coralligenous habitat near Port-Vendres, making it a relaxed shore-dive and snorkel spot with plenty of texture and marine life.
About Cap Gros
Cap Gros is a varied shore-accessed Port-Vendres dive area with shallow sections, seagrass beds, rocky drop-offs and coralligenous habitat. The site suits relaxed scenic dives and training outings, with a route that changes from open water to sheltered ledges and enough structure to make a longer loop. Marine life can include sponges, octopus, seahorses, conger eels, moray eels and barracuda, with red coral also mentioned in the local description.
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Research Estimate At Cap Gros
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
Where Is Cap Gros?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Cap Gros Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 30m
Depth Note
The site begins in very shallow water and continues to around 30 m in the deeper sections.
Best Season
April to October, when local dive centers are most active and conditions are usually easiest.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered from sea wind but exposed to Tramontane, with weak current, generally good visibility in the upper water layer, and a rocky first section that becomes more variable deeper in the profile.
Safety & Access At Cap Gros
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficLow visibility
Safety Notes
Keep a tidy buoyancy line over the rocky and coralligenous sections, and stay close to the guide when the profile breaks up.
Access Restrictions
Follow marine park access and mooring rules around Cap Gros, especially when support boats are in use.
Legal Notes
Respect Gulf of Lion Marine Park rules and any local access limits around Port-Vendres.
Local Intel For Cap Gros
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A range of profiles is possible from very shallow water to around 30 m, with seagrass, rocky drop-offs and coralligenous areas.
Freediving
A shallow first section can work for calm-day breath-hold practice, but the site is better known for easy scuba and snorkeling.
Snorkeling
The shallow rocky and seagrass sections are the best snorkeling zone on a calm day.
Wildlife at Cap Gros
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cap Gros
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cap Gros
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
