Olbia underwater trail
France, Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur, Var, Hyères
Marine area adjacent to Port-Cros National Park
Natura 2000 Hyères bay
Olbia underwater trail
LAT
LONG
Reference system
06°07’22.649”E
43°04’46.841”N
WGS 84
Maximum depth
Difficulty
5 m
Low
The AREVPAM association studies and promotes Mediterranean heritage. It consists of archaeologists, diving professionals and photographers and participates in studies and underwater archaeological digs for the DRASSM (Department for underwater archaeological research) and Port-Cros National Park. In addition, a large part of its activities is dedicated to educational outreach. It manages two underwater trails: one devoted to the Almanarre archaeological remains at the Olbia site, while the other reconstitutes the Pointe du Bouvet archaeological site.
Contact: the AREVPAM association http://arevpam.org/
Telephone: (+33) 6 61 34 10 31 Email: arevpam@gmail.com
Warning
FRAGILE
Snorkeling
Cultural
and natural
Average
frequentation
Description of the site of natural interest
The remains of a Roman quay and the wreck of a tartane offer shelter for the young of a wide diversity of species. The biotopes present consist of rocky seabed, sandy seabed and seagrass meadow in depths up to 5 metres.
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Description of the site of cultural interest
The Olbia underwater trail is located on the remains of a Roman quay and is situated near the wreck of a tartane, which was loaded with blocks of stone that today offer shelter to numerous aquatic species.
