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less than 1 km away as the crow flies
Dive centre · Corse · France
4.9176 Google reviewsEpir
Explore the Corsican coastline from a 20-place semi-rigid powered by a 250 hp Evinrude engine.
What sets this centre apart
- Located directly on the L'Île-Rousse fishing port
- Offers both PADI and FFESSM certification pathways
- Professional Scaphandrier training accredited by the Ministry of Labour
- Full SCUBAPRO equipment available for hire
- BAUER inflation station on-site
- Nitrox available for exploration dives
- 20-place semi-rigid boat with 250 hp Evinrude engine
- Complete oxygen therapy kit carried on the boat
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Epir about the centre
EPIR (Ecole de Plongée d'Ile Rousse) is situated ideally on the fishing port of L'Île-Rousse in Corsica. The centre's location offers immediate access to the sea, with the beach just 100 metres away and local markets and shops within a short walk.
From this base, the centre conducts explorations across a wide area, stretching from the La Revelatta point to the west of Calvi. The local waters are known for providing extraordinary visibility, making it a prime location for both reef and wreck diving.
The club and its team
The team consists of state-qualified instructors and PADI professionals. They provide instruction across multiple certifying bodies, ensuring that both international and local French divers are catered for.
Beyond recreational diving, the centre is a specialised training hub for professional divers. They offer accredited Scaphandrier training (Classes 0B, 1B, and 2B) approved by the Ministry of Labour, making it a destination for those pursuing a career in commercial diving.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI · FFESSM · CMAS
- Certification level
- Premier
- Website available in
- French
- Boats
- 1 · semi-rigide · 20 places
- Equipment rental
- complet
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Oxygen on board
- Yes
- Access and transfers
- Ideally located at the fishing port of Ile Rousse in Corsica. Parking nearby. Ile Rousse beach 100 metres away. The market and shops are a 10-minute walk away.
- Accommodation
- The centre offers stay packages including accommodation for individuals, groups and professional training courses.
- Phone
- +33 6 81 97 86 82
- Address
- 20220 L'Île-Rousse, France
- Official website
- epirplongee.com ↗
Courses on offer
EPIR provides a comprehensive range of training, covering both PADI and FFESSM systems. For beginners, they offer Discover Scuba Diving, Scuba Diver, and Open Water Diver courses, as well as the FFESSM Bronze level.
The curriculum continues through to advanced levels, including PADI Adventure Diver, Advanced Open Water, and FFESSM Silver and Gold levels. They also provide specialty training such as the Enriched Air Diver course.
For those seeking professional qualifications, the centre offers PE60 and Scaphandrier Classe 0B, 1B, and 2B training. They also provide refresher courses (Plongée de reprise) for divers returning to the water.
The boats
The centre operates a 7.50 m semi-rigid boat with a capacity for 20 divers. It is powered by a 250 hp Evinrude engine, providing reliable transit to the various sites around L'Île-Rousse and Calvi.
On board, the vessel is equipped with VHF radio, a first aid kit, and a full oxygen therapy kit for safety. Nitrox is available for use during trips.
Equipment and gases
The centre's technical facilities include a dedicated bungalow serving as a technical room and a BAUER inflation station. For divers using their own kit, the centre offers reduced rates for exploration dives.
Full SCUBAPRO equipment hire is available for those who do not wish to carry their own gear. On-site facilities also include outdoor showers with hot water to rinse off after a dive.
Dive sites with Epir
The B17 wreck offers an opportunity for wreck enthusiasts to explore a submerged structure. It is one of the specific sites mentioned for exploration in the local area.
The Petit et le Grand Tombant features a drop-off (tombant) structure, providing vertical interest for divers looking to explore wall-like environments.
La Revelatta is a key site located at the western edge of the exploration zone, offering diverse underwater topography near Calvi.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
La Revelattal’épave du B17le Sec du clocherPunta SpanoLe danger d’Algajolale Brucettula Calanquele Nasole Petit et le grand tombantles 3 Vierges
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