Diving La Canonica

Site Overview

La Canonica is a wall and reef dive site in Corsica, France, reached from the base town of Bastia. La Canonica is a red-gorgonian wall on Cap Corse dropping from 12 m to 36 m. Groupers and barracuda hold on the wall while moray eels and octopus hide in the rock. The site reaches a maximum depth of 36 m with an average profile around 22 m and a shallow start near 12 m, which places it firmly in the intermediate category and means divers should hold at least an Advanced Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 18 to 36 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 14 and 26 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Red Gorgonian, Dusky Grouper, Common Barracuda, Mediterranean Moray, Two-banded Seabream, Common Octopus, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. La Canonica is a strong representative of why Corsica 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 Corsica 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.