Scuba diving locations in Croatia:

When to scuba dive in Croatia:

All year round, although the water temperature is better in spring and summer, 25°C, than winter, 12°C.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Croatia:

• At Peljesac, a S 57 German motor torpedo boat, rests at a depth of 25 to 39m. It has anti-aircraft cannons which can still be moved and torpedoes in the torpedo cannons.
• The Taranto at Dubrovnik is an Italian ship sunk during the Second World War. The 60 metre ship lies at a depth of 22 to 54 metres. The boat was attempting to escape from an English submarine in 1943 when it encountered a mine and was sunk.
• The Peltastis is in an excellent upright condition. The shallowest part of the wreck is at only 7 metres, the deepest at 32 metres. It is possible to enter the bridge and access the cargo holds.

The best spots to snorkel in Croatia:

• In the Split area, you can choose between Hvar, Brac or Vis.

• In Dubrovnik area, Mljet is really something special with its wonderful stony corals.

Fun scuba Facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Kuna (HRK)
• Population: is about 4,000,000 (2011)
• Time Zone: CET (GMT+1), Summer CEST (GMT+2)
• Main languages spoken: Croatian ## Diveable overseas territories:

Croatian diving federations:

HRVATSKI RONILACKI SAVEZ (HRS) is a member of Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS)

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

Diving in the country's national parks is prohibited without a special permit.