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La pointe
La pointe is a shallow Palavas point with rock shelter and fish life.
Short boat run from Palavas; plan it as an easy shallow scuba stop with reserve rules and steady marine life.
About La pointe
La pointe is a shallow rocky point off Palavas-les-Flots where holes, faults, and low ledges hold fish close to the structure. It is an easy boat run from the local club, but the reserve rules matter and the point stays more open once wind builds the sea. The dive suits relaxed scuba on a calm day more than a deep profile. Expect octopus, conger eels, rays, and other Mediterranean life around the rock edges.
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Research Estimate At La pointe
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is La pointe?
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La pointe Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 14m
Depth Note
Shallow rocky point with a top near 10 m and a drop to about 14 m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, with summer bringing the warmest water and the easiest boat days.
Typical Conditions
Clear coastal water, gentle-to-moderate wind-driven waves, and a shallow point that is easiest on calm sea days.
Safety & Access At La pointe
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficRestricted accessWaves
Safety Notes
Stay with the boat plan, respect reserve markers, and watch wind-driven chop around the point. The site is simple, but the rules and the sea state deserve attention.
Access Restrictions
Check the reserve markers before entering the water; mooring is limited to five boats in the regulated zone and diving is not allowed in the protection zone.
Legal Notes
The Palavas marine reserve is a Natura 2000 area between Palavas and Carnon, with diving allowed in the regulated zone and prohibited in the protection zone.
Local Intel For La pointe
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy shallow scuba on a rocky point; work the ledges, holes, and open-water edges rather than chasing depth.
Freediving
Not a strong freedive target; the point is better as a tank dive where you can work the structure slowly.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited by the depth of the point and the boat approach, so this is better treated as a scuba site.
Wildlife at La pointe
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At La pointe
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Dive Spot Log Averages At La pointe
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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