Apnea Slovenija
Saveljska Cesta, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Explore Slovenia
Slovenia’s short Adriatic coast conceals a delightfully varied dive scene: rocky reefs, kelp-strewn shallows and modest walls host common Mediterranean life such as octopus, cuttlefish, groupers, morays, nudibranchs and colourful sponges and gorgonians. Most diving is shore- or short-boat-based from small ports around Piran, Izola and Koper, offering relaxed, accessible dives with generally mild currents and summer visibility that can be excellent. Seasonal shifts bring warmer, clearer water in summer and plankton blooms in spring, which attract juvenile fish and feeding pelagics.
What makes Slovenia special is the contrast between sea and karst: alongside coastal dives you can explore freshwater cave and spring sites in the limestone interior, a rare combination for a small country. Dive operations are local and intimate, ideal for explorers who value variety over scale. Expect modest depths, rich macro life, and the pleasant surprise of excellent freshwater diving within a short drive of the coast—perfect for divers seeking mixed marine and karst adventures.
Power Plug Type
C, F
Payment Method
AMEX, DC, JCB, Cir, Plus
Tipping
Tipping is customary but not mandatory.
In restaurants, 5–10% is standard if service is not included. Tips are usually given in cash, even when paying by card.
Airports
LJU
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Dial Code
+386
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Time
Central European Time (CET) – UTC +1; CEST UTC +2 during daylight saving time
Dive Centers
Dive Sites
Top Wildlife Sightings in Slovenia
The short Slovenian coast in the northern Adriatic supports rocky reefs and seagrass beds with common reef fish such as colorful wrasses (Coris julis and Symphodus spp.), damselfish, blennies, gobies, picarel and sea breams (Sparidae). Small ambush predators like scorpionfish and occasional moray eels inhabit crevices; groupers are rare but possible in deeper rocky spots.
Seasonal sightings: rays (e.g., thornback ray) and small sharks (dogfish, smooth-hounds) are occasional, more likely in warmer months and near sandy bottoms; loggerhead turtles are uncommon visitors, more often recorded farther south in the Adriatic. Encounter likelihood rises with depth, substrate and season—summer brings greater diversity and more pelagic transits.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 7000
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Crab
62 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Scorpionfish
40 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 190
Alamy-Water Frame
Conger Eel
40 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 55
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Lobster
37 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 120
SSI-Peter-Schinck
Cuttlefish
13 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 60
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Spiny Lobster
12 Sightings
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4
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Total number of species approx.: 30
SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish
10 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3000
SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch
8 Sightings
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Cannonball Jellyfish
6 Sightings
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