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Calanque de Niolon

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Calanque de Niolon is a diving site renowned for its clear waters and underwater rock formations. Accessible to divers of all levels, the site offers a variety of depths, generally ranging from 5 to 30 meters.

Divers can explore caves, faults and drop-offs that are home to a wide variety of Mediterranean marine life, including groupers, moray eels and lobsters.

25

Wildlife Species

2

SSI Training Centers

20m / 66ft

Max. Depth

beginner

Level

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