This dive site is Fort Brescou, a fascinating location steeped in history and natural beauty. Originally a prison fort established in 1586, it was constructed on a volcanic base and now stands as a remarkable tourist destination in Cap d'Agde. Divers can explore this unique site by venturing beneath the surface. The underwater environment offers diverse landscapes, including rocky depths originating from volcanic activity and fascinating coralligenous formations – these are concretions of calcareous algae. This dive site welcomes divers of all skill levels, whether you're a beginner or an experienced explorer. It provides an exceptional opportunity to witness the confluence of human history and marine ecology.
Brescou
Historic fort on volcanic base with coralligenous formations.
Boat Access
7m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth
About this dive site
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beginner friendlyhistoric sitevolcanic rockcoralligenousrocky reefwide anglemacro photography
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow maximum depth and calm conditions suitable for all divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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