Explore the Dalmatian Coast

The Dalmatian Coast runs along the south west coast of Croatia and borders the North Adriatic Sea. This region of Croatia has become an incredibly popular diving and tourism destination as on-land, the history is incredibly rich which can be explored thoroughly, while underwater, the marine flora and fauna is incredibly rich. Not only are there a large selection of dive sites off of the mainland coast, but there are also numerous islands which lies offshore of the Dalmatian Coast which have some stunning diving to be experienced. Some of the main destinations which are visited but are also great gateways to some fantastic dives are the well known Split and Dubrovnik, then other locations such as Makarska, Brac Island and Korcula Island. These regions together make up where most of the diving is done. Other areas here which are absolutely worth a visit include Pag Island, Vis Island and Zadar. All of these places have their personal collection of experienced dive centres and/or dive resorts which are able to cater to a large range of divers and interests. Most of the diving here is done from speedboats, with exception of day trip boats and a few shore dives. The weather here is very seasonal but divers are able to dive throughout the year. Croatia has a Mediterranean climate which means hot summer winters with a lot of rain. The air temperatures here range between a cold 8°C in the midst of winter and reaches up to 26°C in the summer. The peak diving season lies between May and September. The water temperature here ranges between 12°C and 24°C and the visibility is on average good throughout the year and ranges between 10 metres and 35 metres on the best days.

Whether divers are hoping to seek out the thrill underwater, or whether they just want to be immersed in a stunningly vibrantly coloured underwater world, it is all possible here. The Adriatic Sea is well represented in this region with its clear waters and high abundance of marine life, combined with wrecks, caves and drop offs to add some excitement to the mix.