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TOP DIVING DESTINATIONS IN CROATIA (2023)

TOP DIVING DESTINATIONS IN CROATIA (2023)

9th May 2023

Croatia is renowned for its bright blue waters and stunning natural beauty, just two of the reasons it is an ideal location for a yacht charter. For those with SCUBA certifications or snorkeling enthusiasts, Croatia also offers a plethora of diving opportunities. The beautiful Croatian waters are warm and clear from May until late October. From hidden sea lakes to historic shipwrecks, the region has several exceptional diving opportunities for divers of all abilities and experience.

TOP DIVING DESTINATIONS IN CROATIA


Lokrum Island

Lokrum Island is one of the most popular places to dive while on a yacht charter in Croatia. Just 10 minutes sail from Dubrovnik, it is the site of the shipwrecked SS Tomislav. In addition to the astonishingly intact sunken boat, divers can also see dogfish and tuna fish here. This is an exceptional diving spot at the beginning or end of a Croatia charter. 

Vis Island


Vis Island

Vis Island attracts divers of all abilities, thanks to its calm, warm waters and collection of interesting sites to explore. There are over 10 different underwater wrecks to choose from, including historic airplanes and sunken boats. The waters around the island are so clear that divers can expect visibility up to 30m (around 100ft) and the sheer variety of dive sites means there will be something for everyone on board. 


Lošinj Historical Underwater Park

An extraordinary experience awaits at the Lošinj Historical Underwater Park. The park comprises 11 different statues or items that have been placed underwater. Each of the installations offers an insight into the history of the region, including replicas of cannons from the 16th century, anchors from the 4th and 5th centuries, machine guns from World War II, and a replica of the ancient bronze statue Apoxyomenos. A unique experience that offers incredible diving as well as an insight into the region's culture, the Lošinj Historical Underwater Park is unlike any other site in Croatia.

The Blue Grotto, Biševo


The Blue Grotto, Biševo

One of Croatia's most outstanding natural beauty spots, the Blue Grotto (or Modra Špilja) attracts divers and snorkelers from across the world. At certain times of the day, the underwater caves have an iridescent, glowing blue light that seems almost out of this world. Due to its popularity, the Blue Grotto is best visited in May and early June, or in September and October. 

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Also read: TOP 10 DIVE SPOTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN 

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Te Vega, Sušac Island


Te Vega, Sušac Island 

Just a short sail from Korcula Island, the Te Vega dive site offers a huge variety of sea life. An ideal location for beginners or less confident divers, Te Vega is a small sea lake that is entered via an underwater tunnel. Divers will be greeted by a variety of fish, as well as octopus and moray eels, starfish, and sea slugs. When you rise to the surface of the lake, you will be met by impressive vertical cliffs that surround the lake.


Baron Gautsch Wreck, near Rovinj, Istria

One of the most popular dive sites in the whole of the Mediterranean, the wreck of Baron Gautsch is recommended for advanced divers only. Baron Gautsch was an Austrian passenger ship that hit an underwater mine in the First World War. The wreck is a protected site and divers are required to have a permit to explore, but it is an impressive wreck (known as the 'Titanic of the Adriatic') that is well worth the effort. 

Te Vega, Sušac Island

 

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