Regulatory summary for reserve restrictions on the Vacca islet.
Le rocher de la Vacca Sud: beginner-friendly boat dive
Le rocher de la Vacca Sud: beginner-friendly boat dive
Best handled as a local Porto-Vecchio boat run inside the reserve.
Le rocher de la Vacca Sud is a boat dive in the Cerbicale reserve, built around a rocky islet with several line options along the slope. It suits relaxed exploration more than technical diving, with a beginner-friendly feel when the sea is calm. Expect reserve-style fish life, gorgonian color, and a day shaped by wind and swell rather than shore convenience.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 25m
Depth Note
Shallow-to-midrange rocky profile with route variations along the islet.
Typical Conditions
Weather-sensitive reserve dive with the comfort level driven by wind, swell, and the chosen side of the islet.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Access Restrictions
No casual shore access on the islet; reserve rules tightly control landing and land use.
Legal Notes
The Cerbicale reserve restricts landing, circulation, and parking on the ilot de la Vacca, with narrow official and emergency exceptions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Rocky-islet boat dive with a straightforward slope and multiple route options for relaxed exploration.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Regulatory summary for reserve restrictions on the Vacca islet.
Club site list with the Vacca dive, beginner level, and boat logistics.
Tourism article covering the Cerbicales and the Vacca area.
Official reserve description and site character for the Cerbicale islets.
Reserve page with shelter, weather, and fauna notes for the Vacca area.
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