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La Gabinière la Calanque Sombre
La Gabinière la Calanque Sombre is a boat drop-off with steep east-side relief.
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Boat-only Port-Cros dive with exposed east-side water, strict park rules, and a route that rewards calm current planning and controlled pickup logistics.
About La Gabinière la Calanque Sombre
La Gabinière la Calanque Sombre is a boat dive on the east side of the Gabinière islet in Port-Cros National Park, known for a steep drop-off and dense fish life. The route alternates ledges, broken rock, and open blue, so it feels more like a drift along relief than a flat reef circuit. Plan for exposed water, strict park rules, and boat handling that fits the day. When the current is steady rather than messy, the site rewards you with a classic overflight profile and strong Mediterranean life.
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La Gabinière la Calanque Sombre Planning Details
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Reported Depth
0m - 45m
Depth Note
Operator guidance describes a shallow start, richer structure around 10 m, and sand at about 45 m; directory listings round the site to 50 m.
Best Season
spring
Typical Conditions
Steep east-side relief with ledges and rubble, often dived as a drift or moored boat dive. Wind and current are the main day-to-day condition drivers.
Safety & Access At La Gabinière la Calanque Sombre
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat it as an exposed boat dive: keep the group tight, plan the pickup before entry, and avoid pushing the site when wind or current is already building.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. Use approved moorings or a controlled drift/pickup plan; there is no shore entry and anchoring is tightly restricted near dive sites.
Legal Notes
Diving in Port-Cros requires CaPel registration, a signed dive regulation, and an authorized individual diver or charter-signatory structure. The site is capped at 40 divers, and a competent person on board is required in busy months.
Local Intel For La Gabinière la Calanque Sombre
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Scuba Diving
Best as a drift or moored boat dive that follows the east-side wall and broken rock. The fish payoff is highest when the current is manageable and the group stays compact.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site. The drop-off and current make it a poor fit for relaxed breath-hold sessions; only very confident freedivers with proper boat support should consider it.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel objective. The site is boat-based and the main interest drops away too quickly for casual surface-only viewing.
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Research Sources
www.portcros-parcnational.fr · Official
Official park page on the Gabiniere’s biodiversity and grouper abundance.
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