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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

Upcoming Events

    • Dive Centers

    UPC LJUBLJANA

    UPC LJUBLJANA

    Selanova ulica 12, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
    Apnea Slovenija

    Apnea Slovenija

    Saveljska Cesta, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
    Ocean Dive Team

    Ocean Dive Team

    Šarhova Ulica 1, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
    Potapljaški center Nova sub, Potapljaški center NOVA SUB Ljubljana

    Potapljaški center Nova sub, Potapljaški center NOVA SUB Ljubljana

    Barletova cesta 6b, 1215 Medvode, Slovenia

    PRO DIVE klub, BELINDA SPORT SHOP

    Mlinska ulica 1, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia

    DIVESTRONG

    Marina Portorož, Cesta Solinarjev 8, 6320 Portoroz, Slovenia

    Potapljaski klub VRHNIKA, PK Vrhnika

    Verd 3A, 1360 Vrhnika, Slovenia

    Sharky Diving

    Fiesa 57, 6330 Piran, Slovenia

    Manta Diving Center

    Zgornje Skofije 3K, 6281 Skofije, Slovenia

    Ekstrem Sport DC

    Dobja Vas 16a, 2390 Ravne na Koroskem, Slovenia

    Potapljaški klub DIVE-PRO Trebnje

    Rodine pri Trebnjem 31, 8210 Trebnje, Slovenia

    ZAKA SUB - BLED

    Kidriceva cesta 10c, 4260 Bled, Slovenia

    DIVESTRONG

    Fiesa 58, 6330 Piran, Slovenia

    Dive Sites

    Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
    Pacug Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

    Pacug Reef (★4.2)

    Pacug Reef is great for beginners and advanced divers. The reef offers good diving conditions with usually no or little current. The average depth of the dive site is 13m but you can also reach 23m in the sandy area. Diving is only not possible when there is a strong North Wind.
    Mares
    Piran under the Church <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

    Piran under the Church (★4.1)

    Under the Church of Piran is a reef applicable for diving beginners and advanced divers. The reef offers good diving conditions with usually no or little current. The average depth of the dive site is 13m but you can also reach 23m in the sandy area. Diving is not possible in the case of strong North Wind.
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    Underwater Triglav <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

    Underwater Triglav (★4.0)

    Underwater Triglav is interesting for Advanced or Expert divers who want to check the deepest point of Slovenian see. It is a dive into the blue and it becomes quite dark towards the bottom. It is a nice dive for deep water training or just to make sure you can say you have visited the deepest point of Slovenia!
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    Maona Wreck <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

    Maona Wreck (★4.3)

    Maona is a wreck with no engine - it was pulled by other boats. Sunk in a storm. About 40m long. Bottom is at 21m, top of the wreck on 16m. Interesting dive. must be careful with buoyancy.
    Mares
    Kec Wreck <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

    Kec Wreck (★4.2)

    Landing boat wreck from 2nd world war. 23m max depth, top of wreck is on 16m. The wreck is turned upside down. Penetration is possible, but only with an experienced guide.

    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

    Moray Eel
    2 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 7000

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    Crab

    Crab
    65 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 190

    Alamy-Water Frame
    Conger Eel

    Conger Eel
    47 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 250

    iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish
    44 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 55

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    Lobster

    Lobster
    42 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 120

    SSI-Peter-Schinck
    Cuttlefish

    Cuttlefish
    13 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 3000

    SSI-Peter-Schinck
    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch
    11 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 60

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Spiny Lobster

    Spiny Lobster
    10 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 30

    SSI-Peter-Schinck
    Stonefish

    Stonefish
    8 Sightings
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    Cannonball Jellyfish

    Cannonball Jellyfish
    6 Sightings
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    Alamy-WaterFrame
    Common Seahorse

    Common Seahorse
    3 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 300

    Shutterstock_DiveIvanov
    Squid

    Squid
    3 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 3400

    Shutterstock-Shane Gross
    Shrimp

    Shrimp
    3 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 50

    Shutterstock_Dewald Kirsten
    Sea Wasp

    Sea Wasp
    3 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Alamy-Andre Seal
    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    3 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 160

    Shutterstock-Steffen.E
    Cat Shark

    Cat Shark
    3 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 130

    iStock-Christian von Mach
    Pipefish

    Pipefish
    2 Sightings
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    Moon Jellyfish

    Moon Jellyfish
    2 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 40

    iStock-Hoatzinexp
    Jackfish

    Jackfish
    2 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 40

    iStock-wrangel
    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    2 Sightings
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish
    2 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 3

    Shutterstock-Miroslav Halama
    Cornetfish

    Cornetfish
    2 Sightings
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