La Merveilleuse
A field of rocky shoals separated by sand off the Bandol–Embiez coast, with large groupers, gorgonians, sea bream and dentex. A second, similar dive ('La Merveilleuse 1') lies about 120 m to the north, so boats spread out and it rarely feels crowded.
Facts
- Region: France – Provence & Côte d'Azur
- Area: La Ciotat & Bandol
- Depth: 38 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: reef, pinnacle
- Coordinates: 43.07208, 5.75268
- Highlights: dusky grouper, red gorgonian, sea bream, dentex
- Tips: Exposed to every wind – a calm-day site.