Dive-site story
Situated off the rugged coast of Cres Island near Cape Selezine, this site is renowned among Adriatic divers for its plunging drop-off adorned with dense gorgonian fans. The dive typically begins along a rocky plateau before sloping downward toward a vertical wall that vanishes into deep blue water. Yellow and red sea fans dominate the vertical rock faces, creating sheltering crevices for Mediterranean reef dwellers.
Extensive walls covered in vibrant red and yellow gorgonian fans
Sheltered cracks concealing spiny lobsters and Mediterranean moray eels
Excellent deep-water visibility characteristic of the outer Kvarner Gulf
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 maritime conditions in the northern Adriatic.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow sea fanEunicella cavolini | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red gorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blackbelly rosefishHelicolenus dactylopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| European spiny lobsterPalinurus elephas | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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