Local site overview and underwater relief at Ile d'Or.
Ile d'Or is a rocky boat dive off Cap Dramont with ochre pinnacles.
Ile d'Or is a rocky boat dive off Cap Dramont with ochre pinnacles.
Ile d'Or is a rocky Mediterranean dive off Cap Dramont, known for the island's ochre rock continuing underwater. The site mixes pinnacles, arches, and shallow rock tops with deeper outer sections, so route choice can match the group's level. Boat access from Saint-Raphael is standard, and east wind can shut the site down, so plan around the weather. Expect barracuda, groupers, moray eels, and scorpionfish around the relief.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 39m
Depth Note
Shallow rock tops start near the surface, with outer pinnacles dropping into the high-30s on the west side.
Best Season
summer and autumn
Typical Conditions
Open-water Mediterranean site with strong weather sensitivity. East wind is the main limiter, while calmer periods bring clearer water and easier planning.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Some routes pass under arches; maintain appropriate buoyancy and situational awareness when swimming through overhead features.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and weather checks are the main restrictions; east wind can make the site impracticable.
Legal Notes
The island is private, but the dive site is listed as freely accessible from the water.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The area offers multiple dive sites suitable for different experience levels, with varied terrain including pyramids and arches.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local site overview and underwater relief at Ile d'Or.
Wind exposure and rough-weather sensitivity for the Saint-Raphael site notes.
Independent visibility note for the wider Saint-Raphael area around Ile d'Or.
Seasonal visibility and marine-life mix around the Port-Fréjus / Ile d'Or area.
Boat-based guided dive at the foot of Ile d'Or or Lion de Mer depending on weather.
Site geometry, depth bands, free access, and east-wind restriction.
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