Sheltered beginner cove with shallow wall route and protected currents and swell.
Sheltered Anses d'Arlet cove for easy dives
Sheltered Anses d'Arlet cove for easy dives
La Crique Abricot is a sheltered Anses d'Arlet cove with calm-water access, a protected reef face, and enough structure for easy exploration. It suits first dives and snorkel sessions when conditions stay settled, with a readable route that can be kept short or extended along the wall for a quieter, low-stress outing. It is a better match for patient, shallow-water diving than for current chasing or heavy gear days.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 25m
Depth Note
Shallow reef top with a deeper wall section; published notes span beginner-shallow water to the mid-20s.
Best Season
Year-round on settled sea days.
Typical Conditions
Protected from currents and swells with crystal-clear water.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Sheltered conditions and clear water make it well suited to first-time divers; it can also be used as a starting point for more advanced routes.
Freediving
Works best as a shallow, relaxed freedive or snorkel session in settled conditions; keep the route close to the protected cove.
Snorkeling
Described as a spot that also appeals to snorkelers in the calm, clear cove.
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.
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Research Sources
Sheltered beginner cove with shallow wall route and protected currents and swell.
Lists easy difficulty, occasional current, and a 25m maximum depth.
Describes a short navigation to a first-dive stop with calm sea and good visibility.
Describes the cove as calm, beginner-friendly, and snorkel-suitable.
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