Dive-site story
Situated off the coast of Rovinj, the islet of Banjol features an underwater landscape dominated by a network of cavern passages and vertical walls. Divers typically explore a spacious cavern system that features natural openings in the ceiling, allowing ambient sunlight to illuminate the chambers from above before the route leads along rocky drop-offs populated by encrusting sponges and small invertebrates.
Natural skylight openings inside the primary cavern illuminating the interior
Overhangs and crevices harboring Mediterranean benthic organisms
Wall descent along the seaward side of the islet
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn offers warmer surface temperatures and calmer sea conditions in the northern Adriatic.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European congerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black scorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flabellina nudibranchFlabellina affinis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Two-banded sea breamDiplodus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
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