Sheltered beginner cove with shallow wall route and protected currents and swell.
La Crique Abricot
Sheltered Anses d'Arlet cove for easy dives
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About La Crique Abricot
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.
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La Crique Abricot Planning Details
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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.
Local Intel For La Crique Abricot
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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.
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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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