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Travnica, Cres

Diving Site Description: Located just a short 25-30 minute journey from the dive center, this dive site offers an ideal experience for both beginner and advanced divers. With a sandy shallow area ranging from 3-10 meters, there is ample opportunity to explore and even spot seahorses! As you venture deeper, a steep wall awaits, reaching depths between 10-40 meters.

Marine Life: Prepare to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including conger eels, octopuses, lobsters, spider crabs, leopard snails, flabellina, nudibranches, seahorses, shrimps, and schools of fish.

Dive Experience: Your dive will begin at the sandy anchoring point where the boat is secured. Within just 1-2 minutes, you will reach the impressive wall, which gradually slopes down in terraces before becoming steeper. Keep an eye out for cracks and small holes along the wall, perfect hiding spots for various species of crabs. As you continue your dive, you'll come across an indentation in the wall where lobsters like to seek shelter. After approximately 25 minutes or when reaching a dive pressure of around 100 bar, it's advisable to head back towards shallower waters, ranging from 3-12 meters. Here, you'll find a large sandy area adorned with rock formations, large stones, and an array of beautiful gold sponges. Take your time to explore this area and keep your eyes peeled for the elusive seahorses. Important Note: Be cautious of increased boat traffic as the nearby fishing village of Valun attracts visitors.

Additional Information:
- Visibility: With a visibility of 16 meters, you can immerse yourself in the colorful underwater world with clarity.
- Maximum Depth: Dive down to a maximum depth of 23 meters and discover the wonders that await you.
- Recommended Diver Level: This site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners looking for an enjoyable and memorable dive experience.
- Country: Situated in stunning Croatia, embrace the opportunity to explore the diverse marine ecosystems of this beautiful coastal country.
- Close Location: Located near Valun in the Grad Cres region of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia, this dive site provides convenient access for divers.

Last updated: 2 yr. ago - Oct 3, 2023

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.
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Dive Site Overview of Travnica, Cres

Depth:23m
Visibility: 0m - 16m
Experience level:
beginner

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