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Lion de Mer
Boat-reached Lion de Mer mixes statues, arches and a deeper coral wall.
Local operator required
Local boat support is the practical way to reach the site and choose the safer line for the day.
Lion de Mer sits off Saint-Raphaël as a classic boat dive with beginner statues, an arch and a deeper wall. It rewards repeat visits across different sections.
About Lion de Mer
Lion de Mer is a boat-reached rock dive off Saint-Raphaël that combines easy statue dives, a natural arch, cave-like relief and a deeper coralligenous wall. The site works for a wide range of levels because the shallow statue area gives an easier entry point while the south side adds more dramatic structure and marine interest for repeat visits. It is one of the region's signature Mediterranean dives, with corals, gorgonians and a mix of rocky, sandy and archaeological features.
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Research Estimate At Lion de Mer
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Lion de Mer?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Lion de Mer Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 41m
Depth Note
The easy statue line starts around 10-20m, the arch runs roughly 8-25m, and the south wall reaches about 40-41m.
Best Season
May to November.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay conditions on the easy side, with a deeper wall, arches and cave-like relief that can feel more serious. Wind can introduce a lateral push on the more exposed sections.
Safety & Access At Lion de Mer
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficLow visibilityOverhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Use a controlled descent, keep buoyancy tight around the arch and wall, and treat the deeper sections as a proper boat-dive day rather than a casual shore outing.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. Use local dive support and plan more carefully on windy days when the wall side can feel livelier.
Legal Notes
Follow local club briefings, stay within your certification level and treat arches and cave-like sections conservatively.
Local Intel For Lion de Mer
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The statues are the easiest part of the site, while the arch and south wall give more structure for novice through advanced divers. The site is best treated as a boat dive with multiple lines rather than a single quick pass.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. The interesting features sit deep enough that scuba is the right fit, and the overhead sections should only be approached with proper training.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case. The site is far better for scuba, with the best features sitting beyond comfortable snorkel range.
Wildlife at Lion de Mer
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Lion de Mer
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Lion de Mer
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
