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Port-Cros National Park site page and access notes.
Dive Spot Guide•
Pointe de la Galère
Pointe de la Galère Port-Cros dive with strong current and rich crevice life
Local operator required
Access is best handled through a local club boat and the reserved park buoy.
North-east Port-Cros rocky spur with exposed current, average visibility, and holes and crevices that shelter Mediterranean fish and invertebrates.
About Pointe de la Galère
Pointe de la Galère is the north-east Port-Cros rocky-point dive within the national park. The point drops along a heavily pitted rocky spur with holes and crevices, while the east side turns sandier and the west side is covered in posidonia. Strong current and wind exposure make it a more serious dive, but the structure concentrates congers, mostelles, lobsters, capons, and other Mediterranean life.
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Research Estimate At Pointe de la Galère
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Pointe de la Galère?
Community sourced coordinates.
Pointe de la Galère Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 36m
Depth Note
The rocky point starts at the surface and slopes to about 36 m, with sandy bottom deeper out according to some guides.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Exposed to all winds, with strong current and average visibility; east-side sand and west-side posidonia are the main structural cues.
Safety & Access At Pointe de la Galère
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Depth reaches around 34 m; plan gas and no-decompression limits accordingly.
Access Restrictions
No anchoring on the point; use the reserved club buoy and dive only when conditions suit an exposed site.
Legal Notes
Port-Cros National Park rules apply, including reserved club moorings and access planned through authorized operators.
Local Intel For Pointe de la Galère
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Rocky point dive descending to about 34 m, with many holes and crevices that host marine life.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; depth and current suit scuba much better.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site because the point drops steeply and current can be strong.
Wildlife at Pointe de la Galère
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pointe de la Galère
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pointe de la Galère
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
