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Secondary confirmation of the plateau shape and 19m to 25m depth band.
Dive Spot Guide•
Le coulombray
Le Coulombray is a Palavas plateau dive with rich small life.
A boat-access plateau dive with clear water, mild currents, and plenty of small life, but also enough old gear to reward careful buoyancy.
About Le coulombray
Le Coulombray is a compact offshore plateau in the Palavas marine reserve area, best dived as a controlled boat trip with a strong observational focus. The site is known for conger eels, lobsters, mostelles, monkfish, and nudibranchs, while old nets and anchors make careful buoyancy and line awareness part of the plan. Clear water and mild currents favor slow searching rather than a fast-moving profile.
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Research Estimate At Le coulombray
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
Where Is Le coulombray?
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Le coulombray Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
19m - 25m
Depth Note
Plateau with the bottom around 25m rising to about 19m.
Best Season
Spring to autumn, with summer offering the warmest water and the most stable conditions.
Typical Conditions
Clear-water plateau diving with mild currents and a compact search pattern.
Safety & Access At Le coulombray
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Entanglement risk
Safety Notes
Keep clear of old nets and anchors, and maintain disciplined buoyancy over the plateau.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan on a day trip from Palavas-les-Flots.
Legal Notes
Follow marine reserve rules and local boat procedures.
Local Intel For Le coulombray
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A compact plateau search dive for conger eels, lobsters, mostelles, monkfish, and nudibranchs.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the main plateau sits too deep for a useful breath-hold profile.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main interest starts well below the surface.
Wildlife at Le coulombray
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Le coulombray
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Le coulombray
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
