Diving La Tradelière

Site Overview

La Tradelière is a reef and wall dive site in French Riviera – Côte d’Azur, France, reached from the base town of Cannes. La Tradelière is a rocky reef and small wall off Cannes that slopes from 10 m to 32 m. Groupers and barracuda hold in the blue while moray eels and octopus hide in the rock. The site reaches a maximum depth of 32 m with an average profile around 20 m and a shallow start near 10 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 15 to 30 metres, the current is mild, and the water temperature ranges between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Dusky Grouper, Common Barracuda, Mediterranean Moray, Two-banded Seabream, Common Octopus, Red Gorgonian, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. La Tradelière is a strong representative of why French Riviera – Côte d’Azur 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 French Riviera – Côte d’Azur 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.