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Updated Apr 7, 2025Local-government page on protected-site rules, seasonal moorings, and heavy seasonal use.
Dive Spot Guide•
Grande Quairolles
Grande Quairolles: boat-access rock walls with gorgonians.
Local operator required
Boat access from Cavalaire and chartered moorings make a local dive operator the practical way to run this site.
Boat dive from Cavalaire into the 3 Caps zone; plan on settled weather, because the site is wind-exposed and the outer rock can run hard.
About Grande Quairolles
Grande Quairolles is the outer rock of the Quairolles formation off Cap Lardier, inside the 3 Caps protection zone. It is a boat-only rocky drop-off with gorgonian cover, overhangs, and regular Mediterranean fish traffic. Plan it for settled weather: the site is wind-exposed, the larger extension can run with stronger current, and the best dives are the ones where you can work the rock faces cleanly.
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Research Estimate At Grande Quairolles
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Grande Quairolles?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Grande Quairolles Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 40m
Depth Note
Gorgonians are described between 20 and 40 m.
Best Season
winter
Typical Conditions
Usually a calm-weather boat dive with good visibility and manageable current on the main faces; the outer extension can run harder when wind or sea state builds.
Safety & Access At Grande Quairolles
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
This dive can be exposed to strong currents.
Access Restrictions
No shore entry; buoy use follows the local charter and seasonal mooring setup.
Legal Notes
Inside a protected 3 Caps zone; use the established moorings and avoid anchor damage.
Local Intel For Grande Quairolles
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Certified divers can work the rock slowly for gorgonians, overhangs, and passing fish. It rewards clean buoyancy and a patient line along the wall.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the main interest sits on deeper rock and current-sensitive faces.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to surface scenery; the main attraction is underwater rather than at the top of the rock.
Wildlife at Grande Quairolles
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Grande Quairolles
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Grande Quairolles
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
