Dive down to ancient sailboats and coral reefs, visit underwater caves and warship wrecks inhabited by schools of fish.Croatia's underwater has more than 85 registered diving locations with descriptions. Discover Croatia's underwater!

SOUTHERN DALMATIA: MERCHANT SHIPWRECK TARANTO, DUBROVNIK

• depth: 23-55 meters
• location is suitable only for advanced divers

The ship Taranto sank close to Dubrovnik in 1943. It was destroyed by a mine left by the Allies. Therefore scattered cargo and motor parts can be found around the well-preserved wreck. The boat itself was halfed, its stern partly sank into the sandy seabed, while the bow lies on an underwater cliff at a 45 degree angle. An added attraction to the location are the 2 groupers and several schools of fish that made the shipwreck their home.

CENTRAL DALMATIA: UNDERWATER CLIFF CLOSE TO THE ISLET OF STAMBEDAR, PAKLENJACI ARCHIPELAGO NEAR THE ISLAND OF HVAR

• depth: 5-45 meters
• location is suitable for all categories, from beginners to advanced divers

Stambedar is an islet belonging to the Paklenjaci archipelago and lies near the island of Hvar. Stambedar is interesting for divers due to the fabulous underwater cliff that begins at the depth of 5 m and drops to the depth of 45 m. At greater depths there is a large number of red and purple gorgonias and rich underwater fauna: numerous fish, algae, snails and sea-urchins

NORTHERN DALMATIA: KATEDRALA - SEVERAL UNDERWATER CAVES IN THE BAY OF SIROKA, ISLAND OF PREMUDA

• depth: 5-40 meters
• location is suitable for all categories, from beginners to advanced divers

Although the entire south-western coast of the island of Premuda, starting from the bay of Zaporat to the cape of Lopata, is great for diving, we recommend the Katedrala location, situated along the coast of the bay of Siroka, known for its several underwater caves with numerous crevices and cavities. The caves are connected by passages allowing you to go from one cave to the next. Due to the porous stone of the caves, daylight passing through the stone creates a magnificent play of light and shadow on the walls of the underwater chambers.

KVARNER: SHIPWRECK PELTASTIS, BAY OF KLIMNO, ISLAND OF KRK

• depth: 7-32 meters
• location is suitable for all categories, from beginners to advanced divers

The ship sank in 1968, smashing into rocks during a storm. Therefore, the wreck lies merely 50 m from the coast. The top of the mast is visible at a depth of 7 m, while the ship is buried in the silty seabed. The upper deck, cargo area and iron hull are accessible to divers, while the engine room beneath the stern can be reached by a narrow staircase. While diving, you can often come across 4 to 5 kg sea basses.

AREAS WHERE DIVING IS PROHIBITED:

• harbors, anchorages and areas of high traffic
• near military areas and boats
• underwater reserves, nature parks and other protected coastal and underwater areas
• the Brijuni National Park and the Krka National Park
• the islands of Palagruza and Jabuka

AREAS WHERE SPECIAL LICENCES ARE NEEDED:

• the Kornati National Park
• the Mljet National Park

Emergency contact information:

• Sea Search and Rescue: 9155(DAN), VHF channels 16,10,74
• Decompression chamber Pula: tel/fax:++385 (0)52 217 877, 24 572
• Decompression chamber Pula: mob.098/255 945, 098/219 225
• Decompression chamber Split: IPM HRM tel.++385 (0) 21 354 511
• Decompression chamber Split: tel/fax:++385(0)21 361 355,343 980