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Beginner-friendly slab dive at Bagaud, Port-Cros.
Beginner-friendly slab dive at Bagaud, Port-Cros.
Les dalles de Bagaud is a sheltered Port-Cros island reef built around broad flat rock slabs, posidonia seagrass, and the distinctive round opening known as Bagaud's eye. It is widely treated as a calm, beginner-friendly marine-park dive with easy navigation, soft relief, and enough small-life interest to keep experienced divers engaged without demanding depth or current. Expect a slow scenic pass over rock and seagrass with wrasse, morays, and juvenile groupers around the slabs, and plan around park rules, boat logistics, and the kind of relaxed conditions that make a short exploratory dive feel worthwhile.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 35m
Depth Note
Published descriptions range from a very shallow beginner line to a deeper 20 to 35 m route, but all describe sheltered slabs and the Bagaud eye.
Best Season
Calm-weather months.
Typical Conditions
Shallow slabs, posidonia, a hole-in-the-rock feature, and relaxed marine-park dives with little current on calm days.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Stay on the shallow line, respect the marine-park rules, and watch for boats in the wider area.
Access Restrictions
Boat access to the Bagaud islet inside Port-Cros National Park; keep clear of protected areas and follow mooring rules.
Legal Notes
Port-Cros marine-park rules apply, including mooring and speed restrictions around Bagaud.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy scenic pass over the slabs with simple navigation and a distinctive rock opening that makes orientation straightforward.
Freediving
Relaxed freediving is possible on calm days because the profile stays shallow and the bottom is uncomplicated.
Snorkeling
Good for easy snorkeling on calm days, especially around the shallow slabs and the Bagaud eye.
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.
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Research Sources
Dive-center page with the Bagaud slabs, shallow depth, and beginner rating.
Regional tourism page listing the site within the Port-Cros area.
Dive-center site page with depth, visibility, and current details.
Local tourism page describing the site as beginner-friendly and close to shore.
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