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Merouville
Merouville is a boat dive for groupers and rocky plateaus.
Merouville is a boat dive in the Cerbère-Banyuls reserve with rocky plateaus, grouper-heavy reef life, and a profile that rewards buoyant, current-aware divers.
About Merouville
Merouville in the Cerbère-Banyuls reserve is a boat-access reef built around rocky plateaus and coralligenous relief. The site is known for its strong grouper population and a mix of barracuda, octopus, moray eels, and other Mediterranean reef life. It suits divers who are comfortable moving around changing terrain and staying close to the rocks when the current is up. Local boats use it as a classic reserve dive rather than a casual shore stop.
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Research Estimate At Merouville
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Merouville?
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Merouville Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m - 30m
Depth Note
Rocky plateaus and reef flats are described across roughly 16-30m.
Best Season
Summer and early autumn
Typical Conditions
Rocky plateaus, coralligenous reef, and a moving profile that rewards good trim and awareness.
Safety & Access At Merouville
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Stay tight to the rocks and keep an eye on current across the exposed plateaus.
Access Restrictions
Best dived by boat with local guidance when current is manageable.
Legal Notes
Located in the Cerbère-Banyuls marine reserve, France's first exclusively marine reserve.
Local Intel For Merouville
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for divers comfortable with rocky relief and a bit of current.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the depth and current make it scuba-first.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the main features sit deeper than a casual surface swim.
Wildlife at Merouville
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Merouville
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Merouville
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.