Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Bandol

Ready to check out the best sites in Bandol for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 5 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Bandol to suit your needs.
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Ile rousse (Tombant est)

#1 - Ile rousse (Tombant est)

France, Mediterranean, Bandol

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There is a small cave at the bottom of the east wall. Have a look to the roof, there are som red corals... but do not touch tem, it's strictlt forbidden. The island is located west from Bandol. Usually, you access the site by boat from Bandol. But if you can also walk from a car park near the Athena residence to small private harbour.
Plateforme CIP Bendor

#2 - Plateforme CIP Bendor

France, Mediterranean, Bandol

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main dive site of CIP Bendor for dive training South side of Bendor Island.
Plage du Capellan

#3 - Plage du Capellan

France, Mediterranean, Bandol

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This is a small beach where sometime DC comes for first dive or training. Also night dives are possible in this quiet place. Shower available! West side of Bandol, just after the tennis courts.
La vierge de Bendor

#4 - La vierge de Bendor

France, Mediterranean, Bandol

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The virgin statue was placed by the foundator of the Bendor diving club, named CIP (Centre International de Plongée) at its creation. The site is located 30m west from the west cape of Bendor island.
Plage du Barry

#5 - Plage du Barry

France, Mediterranean, Bandol

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Mostly for snorkellers. On this beach Barry in 1943, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Philippe Tailliez and Frederic Dumas realized the first trials of diving. A plaque (added Oct 26th, 1997) at the top of the beach (east) recalls this fundamental event that opened the doors to the world of silence. Just before the tennis courts.