Underwater path: The Garden of the Mattes

The coastal underwater world can be discovered on the surface, with fins, mask and snorkel by anyone who can swim.
By following the numbered buoys equipped with handrails you will discover the underwater panels presenting the ecosystem.
At depths ranging from 0 to 4 metres, there is a wide variety of underwater landscapes (posidonia meadow, cymodocae, rocks, sand, scree...), inhabited by numerous species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans, starfish...

The posidonia meadow: this is not a seaweed but a plant with marine flowers.
Posidonia plays a very important role in fixing the sandy bottom, thanks to its roots which form a sort of barrier called the "matte" when they mix with the sediments.
A real "lung" of the Mediterranean, this plant has been protected since 1988.
The underwater trail can be explored on your own from June to September, following the numbered buoys. An Aquaguide for identifying the species is available at the Tourist Office. Equipment required, not supplied: mask, snorkel, fins.

Ministerial decree of 14 April 2005:
Fishing prohibited
For reasons of respect and safety, avoid all contact with marine organisms, do not feed the animals.

Safety instructions
In autonomy:
- find out about the weather
- tell someone close to you about your departure and the place of diving.

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