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Park context for location, tunnel profile, frequent visitation, and moorings around Ile Verte.
Dive Spot Guide•
La grotte de la vierge
Boat-access La Ciotat grotto with a statue at the entrance and steady fish life.
A short rocky grotto off La Ciotat, known for its statue, tunnel-like passage, and easy access through the local boat-dive circuit.
About La grotte de la vierge
A classic boat-access grotto dive off La Ciotat between Bec de l'Aigle and Ile Verte, with a statue at the entrance, a short overhead passage through rock, and regular fish life around the openings. The profile is compact and easy to read, so the dive works best as a calm-day boat trip with good buoyancy, attention to passing traffic, and a relaxed turn through the grotto rather than a long exploratory route.
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Research Estimate At La grotte de la vierge
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
Where Is La grotte de la vierge?
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Community sourced coordinates.
La grotte de la vierge Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 20m
Depth Note
The broader site range is reported from 7 m to 20 m, while the grotto itself is commonly described around 13 to 14 m deep.
Best Season
Winter, especially January and February.
Typical Conditions
Calmer seas usually give the clearest water. Summer weekends bring more wake and more boat traffic.
Safety & Access At La grotte de la vierge
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Watch the overhead section and keep an eye on boat traffic, especially on weekends and in August.
Access Restrictions
Use the fixed moorings where available, and plan around boat traffic.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-park and boating rules.
Local Intel For La grotte de la vierge
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A short grotto dive with a statue near the entrance and simple structure for guided recreational dives.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling-first site; the submerged grotto is the main attraction.
Recent Logged Visits At La grotte de la vierge
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At La grotte de la vierge
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
