The Rock of Lioze

La Lioze, also called « Sec Valenti » by some divers, is a diving and snorkeling site . This beautiful site allows dives between 3 and 20 meters deep in a set of rocky slopes, halfway between the peak of Cape Béar and the beach of the cove of Paulilles. It’s sheltered from the Tramontane, even when it is very strong, however it is very exposed in case of sea wind.

The exploration  of this site makes it possible to observe several faults and ridges, mainly oriented southeast and rapidly descending at depths ranging from 12 to 20 meters on coralligenous sea beds.The area near the small rocky islet is a set of small rocky plateaus interspersed with sea rifts  that are not so deep, about 3 to 10 meters. This area is ideal for beginners, and also for first time divers and even for baptisms. Conditions are perfect for enjoying this place.

This plentiful with coral and also by the species of rock fish such as yellow gibies with black head, blenny, castagnoles, wrting or crenilabres of all kinds. The rocky ridges are dominates by very large schools of saupes and black-headed sar but sometimes also small schools of Mediterranean barracudas. The faults of the collarigenic bottoms are ideal for observing many rock lobsters and bones. More and more often morays eels of good size and several groupers, still relatively fearful, are also observed, especially in the shallows.

The size of  this site requires several different dives to appreciate the richness  and diversity. Accessible to different levels and different activities, you are sure to find something of interest to bring enjoyment as you explore this site !