Explore Rovinj

Rovinj is a fishing village which lies in the Istrian Peninsula which lies on the west coast of Croatia which borders on the Adriatic Sea. On land this area is known for its strong character in the shape of cobbled streets and traditional style houses, while off the coast, lies the Rovinj archipelago. The numerous dive centres will send out their expert guides to show divers the best of the best that this region has to offer of which most are reached after a short boat ride. The marine flora and fauna in this region is still in pristine condition for divers to admire due to many spots being protected as a natural cultural heritage site. Aside from flourishing reefs, other highlights include some impressive reef walls, caves and a collection of thrilling shipwreck dives such as the well known Baron Gautsch wreck.

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    Diving in Rovinj

    The main type of diving which attracts divers to Rovinj are the many wrecks which lay on the seabeds here. Due to the wrecks lying at average depths of around 30 metres, divers who are certified to dive to 30 metres or more would enjoy these wrecks dives the most. Other underwater features here include thriving reefs with a high abundance of colourful species such as Sea Sponges and Anemones. There are also numerous shallow caves, at Banjole Island, that are accessible even to novice divers for a beautiful cave diving experience. There are a variety of options here for divers of all levels, including those wanting to do dive courses.

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Rovinj

    If divers are hoping to dive into a colourful underwater world, then the reefs of Rovinj will not disappoint. The reefs here are made up of a collection of vibrantly coloured species such as Scarlet Anemones, Yellow Sulfur Sponge, Pale Blue Sponge, Red Spirastrella, Red Sea Stars and different species of hard and soft corals. Many of the reefs lie quite shallow and due to good average visibility, the sunlight makes the colours of the reefs even more vivid. Some of the other marine species which have made these waters their home include schools of Seaperches, Seabreams, Scorpion Fish, Cuttlefish, Conger Eels, different Crustaceans such as Crabs and Lobsters, Sea Hares and the majestic Seahorses. This is however only the tip of the iceberg for what these waters hold.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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    Total number of species approx.: 600

    Wrasse

    Wrasse

    128 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 300

    Octopus

    Octopus

    82 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 7000

    Crab

    Crab

    963 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish

    951 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 3000

    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch

    685 Sightings
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    Common Seahorse

    Common Seahorse

    623 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Damselfish

    Damselfish

    427 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 190

    Conger Eel

    Conger Eel

    406 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 120

    Cuttlefish

    Cuttlefish

    364 Sightings
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    Spiny Seahorse

    Spiny Seahorse

    208 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Goatfish

    Goatfish

    206 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 3400

    Shrimp

    Shrimp

    180 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 40

    Jackfish

    Jackfish

    144 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 55

    Lobster

    Lobster

    106 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 80

    Emperor

    Emperor

    83 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 80

    Mullet

    Mullet

    66 Sightings
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    Moon Jellyfish

    Moon Jellyfish

    58 Sightings
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    The best Months to Dive in Rovinj

    Croatia has a Mediterranean climate which means hot summer and wet winters. The air temperatures range between a cool 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 when the waters are the most calm, the most clear and the warmest, with the least amount of rain and the least amount of currents. The water temperature here ranges between 11°C and 25°C and the visibility is on average good throughout the year and ranges between 10 metres and 35 metres on the best days.

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