Lavezzi Islands (Îles Lavezzi)

About this site

A protected marine reserve between Corsica and Sardinia with stunning underwater landscapes of massive granite boulders. Famous for 'Mérouville' (Grouper City) where divers can approach enormous, friendly groupers. One of the Mediterranean's top sites for big-fish encounters.

Conditions

Country

France

Region

Corsica, Bonifacio

Max depth

5–32 m

Visibility

20–30 m

Water temperature

18–25°C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Best season

June to September

Type

Wall

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wall
• Reef

Marine life

• Rays
• Barracuda
• Octopus
• Groupers
• Eels