Côte Bleue
Near Calanques
One of France's first marine parks (1983), between Marseille and Martigues, with groupers in clear recovery.
Depth
5–35 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
20 m
Water temperature
19 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
May-October
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
40 USD / dive
One of France's first marine parks (1983), between Marseille and Martigues, with groupers in clear recovery.
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
116 species documented in Côte Bleue
EndangeredCoral rojo
Corallium rubrum
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
Morena mediterránea
Muraena helena
Critically EndangeredNacra
Pinna nobilis
Not EvaluatedPulpo común
Octopus vulgaris
Sargo
Diplodus sargus
Aguja de mar
Syngnathus acus
Alitán
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Almeja fina
Ruditapes decussatus
Critically EndangeredAnguila europea
Anguilla anguilla
Anjova
Pomatomus saltatrix
Araña de mar de nariz larga
Macropodia rostrata
Ecosystem
Nearby parks
What is there to see on land, near this site?
Calanques
23 km away
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