Diving the Golfe du Morbihan

Site Overview

Golfe du Morbihan is a reef and macro dive site in Brittany, France, reached from the base town of Vannes. The Golfe du Morbihan is a sheltered inland sea of islands and reefs, ideal for training and relaxed macro dives. Wrasse, crabs and small reef fish thrive in the shallow water, and the calm makes it perfect for night dives. The site reaches a maximum depth of 14 m with an average profile around 8 m and a shallow start near 3 m, which places it firmly in the beginner category and means divers should hold at least an Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 6 to 16 metres, the current is mild, and the water temperature ranges between 12 and 19 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Corkwing Wrasse, Cuckoo Wrasse, Conger Eel, European Lobster, Small-spotted Catshark, Spider Crab, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. Golfe du Morbihan 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.