Diving the Porto-Vecchio Dentex Reefs

Site Overview

Porto-Vecchio Dentex Reefs is a reef and wall dive site in Corsica, France, reached from the base town of Porto-Vecchio. The Porto-Vecchio dentex reefs are rocky reefs south of the gulf where common dentex school over the drop-offs. Groupers and barracuda hold on the wall while moray eels and octopus hide in the rock. The site reaches a maximum depth of 28 m with an average profile around 16 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 18 to 36 metres, the current is mild, and the water temperature ranges between 14 and 26 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Common Dentex, Dusky Grouper, Common Barracuda, Two-banded Seabream, Red Gorgonian, Common Octopus, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. Porto-Vecchio Dentex Reefs 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.