Byblos, Amchit & Batroun · Lebanon · Wall
Barbour
Natural stone arches set into the Amchit Wall
Barbour is a series of natural stone arches set into the Amchit Wall, the vertical reef that runs along the coastline at Amchit a few hundred metres from shore. The arches sit at an average depth of 45 m, which makes Barbour a destination for technical divers rather than for groups working the shallower Amchit sites.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Byblos, Amchit & Batroun and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The Amchit Wall tops out at 20 m and falls to 50 m at its deepest points, and Barbour lies low on that face. Its natural stone arches stand at an average depth of 45 m, deep enough that the site is a destination for technical divers rather than for recreational groups.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
Season follows Byblos, Amchit & Batroun: Visibility peaks from September to December as the sea settles; January to March bring the most weather cancellations.
Know before you go
- The arches average 45 m; the site is a destination for technical divers only.
Questions divers ask
What training does Barbour in Amchit need?+
Barbour is a technical dive. Its natural stone arches sit at an average depth of 45 m on the Amchit Wall, and the site is a destination for technical divers.
Sources
- Guided Dives - Bubbles Club for Divers — Bubbles - Club for Divers
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