What level of diving experience is required for Pointe de la croix?

Pointe de la croix is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Pointe de la croix?

At Pointe de la croix, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Pointe de la croix located?

Pointe de la croix is located in France, in the Var region (coordinates: 42.9935, 6.4026).

Pointe de la croix Diving - Var, France

Pointe de la Croix is a scenic reef dive at Port-Cros, part of the Îles d'Hyères National Park — France's oldest marine protected area. This beginner-friendly site features a rocky point extending into clear Mediterranean waters, with granite boulders creating small caves, overhangs, and swim-throughs. The protected status ensures abundant marine life: colorful wrasse, damselfish, sea bream, and octopuses are common, while dense Posidonia seagrass meadows harbor seahorses and pipefish. The shallow depths and calm conditions make it an ideal introduction to Mediterranean diving, with the pristine island scenery of Port-Cros adding to the experience above and below the surface.