
Between le Racou et l'Anse de Porteils
Description
Beginner or, seasoned diver, you can have a good time discovering the underwater environment with mask, fins and snorkel . Seahorses and stingrays resting on the sand can be observed in this well-preserved, shallow environment.
From the first meter, Thousands of athérines welcome the visitor, wrapping him in a silver coat . Divers of every ability will enjoy moving between the canyons that snake delicately towards the open sea. A little further from the shore, around 6 meters deep, posidonia oceanica provides an ideal habitat for thousands of young fish. Between the green leaves loaded with oxygen, there’re waiting to grow and become strong enough to go face the open sea and its predators.
Returning to the shoreline, at the bend of some stone pyramids, remains of world War II, octopusses, cave shrimps, crabs and congers live in these constructions. cracked due to time and storms..
This diving area is characterized by the clear and sparkling atmosphere. It’s better to dive early in the morning to enjoy the calm of the sea and the ideal brightness Sometimes, entering the sea from the beach can be difficult because of the sudden drop-off. Coming to the surface in the waves can also be difficult. The simplest  solution is to contact a diving center which will offer more protection, far from other swimmers
- Departure : Plage du Racou
 - Arrival : Anse de Porteils
 - Towns crossed : ARGELES SUR MER
 
Recommandations
Go safe and be supervised by professional scuba diving from all the ports of the Côte Vermeille.
 
 Argelès-sur-Mer:
 Argelès Plongée: 06 78 48 76 30 / 06 83 89 96 90 - Résidence Santa Maria Rue des Matelots
 Aquatile Plongée: 06 16 51 31 06 - Résidence Atalaya 2 Place Magellan
 Archipel Plongée: 04 68 95 71 03 / 06 25 59 35 77 - 8 Résidence les Villégiales
 La Sirène Plongée : 04 68 81 60 58 – Camping la Sirène, route de Taxo
 Collioure:
 CIP Collioure: 04 68 82 07 16 - 24 Rue Ravin du Coma Xeric
 Port-Vendres:
 Paradis des bulles: 06 70 55 69 18 - Quai Fanal
 Tech of Plongée: 06 58 55 41 04 -2 Quai Fanal
 CAP Port-Vendres: 04 34 12 09 27 - 4 rue Jules Ferry
 Scuba Passion: 06 07 56 03 73 - Plage des Tamarins Route de la Jetée
 Banyuls-sur-Mer:
 Rédéris Plongée: 04 68 88 31 66 - Quai A Port Parking Méditerranée
 AquaBlue Plongée: 04 68 88 17 35 - 5 Quai Georges Petit
 Plongée Bleue: 07 85 75 67 45- 10 quai Georges Petit
 Cerbère:
 Aloès Plongée: 06 33 33 18 44 - Résidence les Aloes Cap Peyrefite
 Plongée Cap Cerbère: 04 68 88 41 00 - Route d'Espagne
