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Dive Spot Guide•
le sec de la Gabinière
Boat-only Port-Cros drop-off with current, gorgonians, and big fish.
Local operator required
Park rules and boat access make local operator guidance the normal way to dive Sec de la Gabinière.
Sec de la Gabinière is one of Port-Cros National Park's signature boat dives. Expect a rocky drop-off, rich gorgonians, and lots of fish, with current and easterly exposure shaping the day.
About le sec de la Gabinière
Sec de la Gabinière is a protected Port-Cros National Park dive with a rocky drop-off, gorgonian-covered slopes, and classic Mediterranean big-fish encounters. It is a boat-only site that can feel current-swept at times, so it suits divers who are comfortable with drifting, planning, and staying alert on the line. The reward is dense marine life and a memorable national-park setting.
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Research Estimate At le sec de la Gabinière
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is le sec de la Gabinière?
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le sec de la Gabinière Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 40m
Depth Note
Rocky drop-off with a shallow crest and deeper wall sections.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn
Typical Conditions
Protected marine-park drop-off with current at times and exposure to easterly wind.
Safety & Access At le sec de la Gabinière
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and park authorization shape when and how the site is dived.
Legal Notes
Port-Cros National Park access is controlled; follow charter and park rules.
Local Intel For le sec de la Gabinière
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Classic Mediterranean drop-off dive with gorgonian slopes, current planning, and big-fish life.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the current and drop-off make it primarily a scuba charter dive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the appeal is the deeper drop-off and fish action on scuba.
Wildlife at le sec de la Gabinière
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At le sec de la Gabinière
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At le sec de la Gabinière
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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