Aquatic outings

Snorkeling at Anse Magaud

Meeting point

Anse de Magaud
83130 La Garde
France

C.Graillet-Parc-national-de-Port-Cros

Altea - Parc national de Port-Cros

Marion-George

Port-Cros National Park

Snorkeling at Anse Magaud

2 hours

Easy

Snorkeling is an easily accessible activity, allowing an immersion in the deep blue sea with the discovery of the Mediterranean shallows. Along the underwater path of Anse Magaud, the association Naturoscope accompanies and enriches this discovery of the marine environment.

The practice of palm-walking, or underwater trekking, allows you to discover the Mediterranean shallows in situ. Wearing light equipment (fins, mask, snorkel and wetsuit), participants immerse themselves in the deep blue sea to discover the natural and cultural heritage of the marine environment.

The Anse Magaud underwater trail is managed by the commune of La Garde, which has entrusted the Naturoscope association with its management. The trail is part of the network of 9 underwater trails partnering the Parc national de Port-Cros. It can be explored on your own or under the supervision of the association's diving instructor, from early July to late August, from Tuesday to Saturday. The service is available by reservation only.

The activity has multiple educational objectives. They aim to encourage marine exploration through sensory approaches and to discover some of the animal and plant species present in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as to introduce participants to environmentally-friendly practices for future accompanied or autonomous practice, and to understand an environment so as to better respect it on a daily basis.

This activity is open to children aged 8 and over who know how to swim, accompanied by one of their parents (parental authorization required if the child is accompanied by another adult).

Equipment (fins, mask, snorkel, wetsuit) provided.

Three slots available daily from Tuesday to Saturday, at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Maximum 8 people per session.

Bookings on 07 69 78 33 49 or rando.sub@naturoscope.fr

Prices

5 € for children, 10€ for adults. Free for Naturoscope members

À la rencontre de...

Thanks to her mother from Hyères, Marion was introduced to the Mediterranean Sea at a very early age. At just 10 years old, sitting on a dyke in front of the Golden Islands, she decided that she would dedicate her life to discovering what goes on underwater.

With her baccalaureate in hand, she joined the Espace Mer team as a sailor to ensure that her feet were well anchored before embarking on studies in marine biology... Her first dive aboard the Brigantin marked the beginning of an ever-present passion:

I put my head under water and a world opened to me.

With two Masters degrees in her pocket, one in "biology of marine populations and ecosystems" and the other in "management of maritime resources", Marion, now a cetacean specialist, who was considering a career as a researcher, responded to a job offer from Naturoscope: after more than 12 years with the association, she has been in charge of the Var pole since 2016.

She defines herself as a "sower of seeds" and transmits her love of life every day by raising awareness of sustainable development to children and adults: schoolchildren from kindergarten onwards, adult training, summer prevention campaigns for beach users and eco-gestures campaigns for boaters.

I have the impression that today, I can sow seeds, ideas. People water their seeds or not, it's up to them. But everyone has one or more small seeds to nurture to initiate a small change in behavior.

For Naturoscope, which also offers underwater hikes in the Magaud cove (the underwater trail) in La Garde, and monthly outings for the general public for its members and supporters in the area from Six-Fours to Hyères, and even as far as Cap Lardier in La Croix-Valmer, joining Esprit Parc National - Port-Cros was "a logical and natural next step".