Giens peninsula site page with beginner-friendly shallow-water framing.
Boat dive on the Giens peninsula with a shallow cove and canyon.
Boat dive on the Giens peninsula with a shallow cove and canyon.
Pointe Chevalier is a boat-accessed Giens peninsula dive near Hyères, shaped like a shallow cove that opens into a deeper canyon and rocky terrain. It is described as an easygoing site for beginners, with a peaceful feel, strong Mediterranean fish life, and enough structure to keep the dive interesting from the first shallows to the outer section. The profile is better suited to calm, guided scuba days than to a rushed or high-exposure outing.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 18m
Depth Note
A shallow cove opens into a deeper canyon and rocky sections, so the route stays accessible while still giving the dive some relief.
Best Season
Late summer and autumn, especially September and October, are strong windows for Giens diving.
Typical Conditions
Protected cove water, shallow-to-mid-depth relief, and a calm Mediterranean feel on suitable days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
A canyon swim-through is present; maintain appropriate clearance and buoyancy control.
Access Restrictions
Use the boat briefing and follow any protected-area rules for the Giens peninsula.
Legal Notes
Follow the boat briefing and any protected-area rules for the Giens peninsula.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Described as suitable and fun for all levels, starting shallow with the option to progress toward deeper water.
Freediving
Freediving is mostly limited to the shallow cove edge on very calm days; the site is set up primarily as a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling can work along the shallows, but the canyon and rock features are better appreciated on scuba.
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
Giens peninsula site page with beginner-friendly shallow-water framing.
Official Giens peninsula location context.
Giens dive-site overview with Mediterranean fish and gorgonian context.
Site depth band and boat-only classification.
Regional Hyères dive-club context.
Official seasonal diving context for the Giens peninsula.
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