France

Calvi

Calvi - photo 1

Photo by Pierre Goiffon on Unsplash.

Calvi is a coastal town in Corsica and a practical gateway for divers exploring the northwest coast of the island. While the town itself isn’t a large diving hub, its location on the Mediterranean provides access to local dive centers offering shore and boat dives along rocky reefs, wrecks, and wall sites nearby. Expect clear summer waters, moderate currents, and typical Mediterranean marine life with gorgonians, groupers, and occasional octopus. The area is well-suited for day trips from the town, with several centers nearby that cater to both beginners and experienced divers. If you’re after inland diving, there isn’t a local freshwater option, so focus is on coastal/sea diving and possible day trips to other Corsican dive spots.

Essential information for traveling in France

About France

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin, Celtic Sea, ...
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Languages
FR
Demonym
French
Phone prefix
+33

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Plug type
Type C, Type E, Type F
Airports
CDG ORY MRS NCE TLS

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Calvi

Nearby Dive Sites (16)

Nearby Dive Centers (8)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Calvi

The best time to dive in Calvi

The best months to dive in Calvi are from June to September. Temperatures are confortable (23-27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
12 °C 15 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
12 °C 14 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
14 °C 15 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
16 °C 16 °C 7/10
05 - May
19 °C 19 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
26 °C 23 °C 9/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 26 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 25 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
23 °C 24 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
19 °C 22 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
15 °C 20 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
13 °C 17 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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