Diving in Calvi is one of the must-do experiences in Corsica. Located in the heart of Balagne, the Bay of Calvi offers crystal-clear water, rich biodiversity and spectacular underwater landscapes.
With Algajola Sport Nature, you can explore the finest dive sites around Calvi, whether you're a beginner or a certified diver. Try dives, exploration, wrecks or rocky drop-offs: the region offers a wide variety of dives for all levels.
Thanks to its ideal location between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse, Algajola Sport Nature offers quick access to the best dive spots on the north-west coast of Corsica.
Why go diving in Calvi?
Calvi is a highly renowned scuba diving destination in the Mediterranean.
Several factors explain the quality of diving in the region:
- exceptional visibility, often over 20 or 30 metres
- varied seabeds: rocks, drop-offs, caves and wrecks
- abundant Mediterranean wildlife
- accessible sites - different levels
Diving conditions are generally ideal between May and October, when the sea is calm and temperatures are pleasant.
The best dive sites in Calvi
Revellata point
The Revellata headland, at the entrance to the bay of Calvi, is one of the most famous dive sites in Corsica.
This area offers a wide variety of underwater landscapes:
- breathtaking drop-offs
- natural arches
- caves and underwater passages
The marine life here is particularly rich. You can see:
- groupers
- dentex
- moray eels
- white seabream
- shoals of damselfish
This topography allows dives suited to both beginners and experienced divers.
The B17 wreck in Calvi
Among the best-known dives in the region, the B17 in Calvi is a legendary Second World War wreck.
This American bomber now rests on a sandy bottom at a depth of about 28 metres.
During the dive, you can see:
- the wings of the aircraft
- the radial engines
- parts of the fuselage
This dive combines history and underwater exploration, while offering abundant marine life around the wreck.
The rocks and drop-offs of the Balagne
The coast around Calvi and Algajola offers many sites made up of boulders, drop-offs and underwater relief.
These areas are home to a great diversity of species:
- gorgonians
- sponges
- octopuses
- nudibranchs
- shoals of Mediterranean fish
These dives reveal the full richness of the Balagne seabed.
Try dive in Calvi
Never dived before? Diving in Calvi is also open to beginners thanks to the try dive.
With Algajola Sport Nature, you can discover scuba diving in complete safety:
- briefing with a qualified instructor
- full equipment provided
- gradual immersion at a suitable site
- discovering the marine life and underwater landscapes
A try dive is an excellent way to enjoy an unforgettable first underwater experience in Corsica.
Diving with Algajola Sport Nature
Located between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse, Algajola Sport Nature runs trips to the finest dive sites in the region.
The centre organises:
- try dives
- explorations for certified divers
- wreck dives
- trips to the drop-offs and rocks of Balagne
- Each outing includes:
- a full briefing
- supervision by qualified instructors
- quality diving equipment
- a safe exploration of the seabed
A must-do activity during your stay in Balagne
Whether you are a passionate diver or simply curious to discover the seabed, diving in Calvi is a must-do activity during a stay in Corsica.
Between the spectacular underwater landscapes of La Revellata, the fascinating history of the Calvi B17 and the rich seabed of Balagne, every dive offers a unique experience.
With Algajola Sport Nature, discover the finest dive sites in Calvi and enjoy an unforgettable underwater adventure.
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