Diving Ploumanac’h

Site Overview

Ploumanac’h Pink Granite is a reef and boulder dive site in Brittany, France, reached from the base town of Perros-Guirec. Ploumanac’h is famous for its pink granite boulders, and the same rounded rocks continue underwater as a shallow reef. Wrasse, conger eels and crabs live in the gaps, making it a gentle, colourful dive close to shore. The site reaches a maximum depth of 18 m with an average profile around 12 m and a shallow start near 5 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 8 to 20 metres, the current is mild, and the water temperature ranges between 11 and 17 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. Ploumanac’h Pink Granite 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.