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{"id":34549,"date":"2024-03-12T15:58:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T14:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/living-provence\/vacations-by-the-sea\/a-diving-destination\/the-snorkeling-life\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:35:39","slug":"the-snorkeling-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/en\/living-provence\/holidays-by-the-sea\/a-diving-destination\/the-snorkeling-life\/","title":{"rendered":"The snorkeling life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-text-image--map has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-text-image--map__content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adventure under the Mediterranean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to marine biodiversity, the Mediterranean has nothing to envy the Caribbean or the Pacific islands. It is home to around 8% of the world&#8217;s marine fauna, yet covers less than 1% of the ocean&#8217;s surface. You don&#8217;t need to be a strong swimmer or a scuba diver to discover the riches of the Provence M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e seabed. Whether you&#8217;re on a guided aquatic tour or exploring on your own, all you need to do is snorkel and breathe to explore the underwater trails or watch the fish as you swim from the coves and beaches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-text-image--map__media is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:470px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/carte-provencemed.svg\" alt=\"map of the Provence M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e region\" class=\"wp-image-6247\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull pattern-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#287486\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-19746\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/palmes.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/palmes.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/palmes-800x300.jpg 800w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/palmes-1200x450.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/palmes-520x195.jpg 520w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/palmes-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/palmes-1536x576.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-cover__content has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7fa2f086c8d0aa5d47d04297cc2e3553 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">5 good reasons to explore the world of silence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling like a fish in water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swimming in history on Olbia&#8217;s archaeological underwater trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fun way to learn about protecting the marine environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fish and sea anemone recognition game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy a fearless adventure, accompanied by a qualified instructor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-cover__empty is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-text has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Underwater trails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The six underwater trails in the Provence M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e region are designed to help you discover the diversity of marine landscapes and highlight the fragility of our ecosystems. In Hy\u00e8res, on the Olbia archaeological trail, in the waters of Port-Cros national park, in Le Pradet, La Garde or La Seyne-sur-Mer, follow these maritime routes punctuated by observation stops, with commentary by a guide or educational materials.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-gallery has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sentier-520x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19760\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sentier-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sentier-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sentier-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sentier-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sentier.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Learn about the sea on the underwater trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sousleau-1200x581.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19758\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sousleau-1200x581.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sousleau-800x388.jpg 800w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sousleau-520x252.jpg 520w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sousleau-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sousleau-1536x744.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sousleau.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bank of saupes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-video has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Le sentier sous marin de Port Cros dans la Baie de La Palud.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cPA_Fchx5To?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">La Palud underwater trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-micro-content has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-primary-border-color has-primary-color has-tertiary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fbfe0f1391390b4f6de42eb5b9631bd6 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fea5198f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to explore the seabed on your own, it&#8217;s best to go when the sea is calm and in the early morning. This is when the sea is clearest and, with fewer people in the water, the fish are less shy and more visible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-text-image has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-text-image__content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beneath the surface, life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The crystal-clear waters of the Provence-Mediterranean seabed are home to many of the Mediterranean&#8217;s endemic underwater species. These include the precious and fragile posidonia meadows, which are nurseries, shelters and larders for fish. Put on your snorkeling gear and you&#8217;re free to swim among sars, sea breams, girelles&#8230; Keep an eye out for octopus and starfish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-text-image__media is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:67%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surface-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surface-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surface-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surface-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surface-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surface-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/surface.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dare to dive into the deep blue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-text has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Snorkelling is a fun activity for young and old alike, requiring only that you be comfortable in the water. Swim on the surface or make short apneas and treat yourself to a spectacular dive in the underwater life around the Toulon roadstead, the Hy\u00e8res islands or the Embiez archipelago.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-full-width-image is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nager.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nager.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nager-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nager-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nager-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nager-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nager-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A fun activity for young and old<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-text-image--columns has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-text-image--columns__left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"step is-style-surtitle\">Focus on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accompanied aquatic outings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several professional diving centers offer accompanied snorkeling trips. These trips take place in fish-filled spots specially selected for the beauty of their seabeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-9858-1920x1280-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-9858-1920x1280-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-9858-1920x1280-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-9858-1920x1280-1-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-9858-1920x1280-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-9858-1920x1280-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-9858-1920x1280-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-text-image--columns__right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-0104-1920x1280-1-520x347.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-0104-1920x1280-1-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-0104-1920x1280-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-0104-1920x1280-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-0104-1920x1280-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-0104-1920x1280-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/provence-mediterranee.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/assets\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mg-0104-1920x1280-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>  In complete safety, you can swim at your own pace, observing marine species such as rock fish, limpets, posidonia and castagnoles&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/reservation.provencemed.com\/en\/water-leisure\/diving-and-snorkeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a water ride<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adventure under the Mediterranean When it comes to marine biodiversity, the Mediterranean has nothing to envy the Caribbean or the Pacific islands. 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