This dive site, Calanque de Port d'Alon, is nestled within a charming, wooded valley, offering a tranquil and sheltered environment for divers. As a calm cove, it features generally clear and placid waters, making it an excellent spot for introductory dives and navigation practice in a very forgiving setting. There is no significant historical information or complex underwater navigation known for this particular shallow site.
While not abundant with large schools of fish, the site still offers fascinating marine life encounters. Divers can expect to find species such as salema, along with more intriguing inhabitants like moray eels, octopuses, and various starfish, providing interesting subjects for observation.
The calm and clear conditions mean this calanque is suitable for diving and snorkeling year-round, with summer months offering the warmest water temperatures. Its shallow depth and sheltered nature make it particularly ideal for beginners, freedivers, and snorkelers seeking a relaxed experience. Divers should bring a keen eye for small creatures to fully appreciate the site.
