France

Le Barcarès

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Le Barcarès is a coastal town in southern France that serves as a gateway for Atlantic and Mediterranean diving access via regular local dive centers and shore-based dives along the coast. While the town itself is more known for beach life and fishing heritage, divers visit the area to reach nearby reefs and wreck dives along the western Mediterranean and southern French coast. Expect typical Mediterranean conditions with moderate visibility, warm surface temperatures in summer, and a variety of shore and boat dive options from nearby operators.

Essential information for traveling in France

About France

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin, Celtic Sea, ...
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
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 Le Barcarès

Nearby Dive Sites (22)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Le Barcarès

The best time to dive in Le Barcarès

The best months to dive in Le Barcarès are from June to September. Temperatures are confortable (21-26°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
9 °C 13 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
10 °C 12 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
12 °C 13 °C 4/10
04 - Apr.
15 °C 15 °C 6/10
05 - May
19 °C 17 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
26 °C 22 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
26 °C 24 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
26 °C 24 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
21 °C 22 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
18 °C 19 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
13 °C 16 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
11 °C 14 °C 1/10

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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