An accessible trail
The Underwater Discovery Trail of the Pointe de l’Aiguille is accessible to all and allows the observation and recognition of the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean shallow waters. It is necessary to know how to use fins, mask and snorkel.
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Buoy 1 - Herbarium of Posidonia
Posidonia is a protected species because it is vital for young fish and many other species that find shelter and food. It also plays a physical role as a wave attenuator and its dead leaves protect beaches from erosion.
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Buoy 2 - Rock scree with algae
Block Chaos forms a habitat rich in hiding places. This is the hunting ground for scorpion fish and gobies. Multicolored algae cover these rocks. The small crustaceans that they shelter are prey sought by wrasses.
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Buoy 3 - Vertical walls
Small vertical walls are ideal for sponges and yellow anemones. The holes in the rock are excellent hiding places for blennies. Screes at the foot of the walls are the realm of gobies.
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Buoy 4 - Flush Rock ("Dry")
At the southern end of the trail, isolated rock (“dry”) rises near the surface. Exposed to the currents, its vertical walls are colonized by sponges, which filter the water or anemones that capture the plankton with their tentacles.
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