Diving the Aiguilles de Port-Coton

Site Overview

Aiguilles de Port-Coton is a reef and pinnacle dive site in Brittany, France, reached from the base town of Belle-Ile. The Aiguilles de Port-Coton are needle-like rock spires off Belle-Ile, mirrored underwater as a jagged reef. Conger eels, lobsters and wrasse hide between the needles while pollack cruise the blue. The site reaches a maximum depth of 22 m with an average profile around 14 m and a shallow start near 6 m, which places it firmly in the intermediate category and means divers should hold at least an Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 10 to 22 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius with moderate surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Conger Eel, European Lobster, Cuckoo Wrasse, Pollock, Small-spotted Catshark, Spider Crab, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. Aiguilles de Port-Coton is a strong representative of why Brittany diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define French underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the Brittany region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck or reef enthusiasts alike.