Valovine 2
Explore Valovine 2, a popular dive site in Croatia's Istria County. Whether you choose to follow the reef's right shoulder from Valovine 1 or enter the water on the western side of the peninsula and head southeast, this spot is not to be missed.
Valovine 2 offers excellent visibility of up to 14 meters, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the underwater world. This location is teeming with marine life, including Mediterranean chromis, salemas, and saddled seabreams. As you descend to a maximum depth of around 22 meters, you'll be surrounded by a colorful array of fish.
Conveniently located, it only takes a short 5-minute boat ride to reach Valovine 2 from the Stairs to Beach in Grad Pula. Once we arrive at the dive site, we'll moor the boat to a buoy and begin our adventure. The dive starts at around 6 meters depth, and we'll explore the reef with our left shoulder. After a few minutes, we'll encounter a mesmerizing drop-off, reaching the maximum depth of 22 meters.
Keep an eye out for lobster hideouts along the wall as we proceed. Our dive will last approximately 25 minutes or until one diver reaches 110 bar. At that point, we'll turn around and make our way back to the starting point. As we make our way back, don't forget to inspect the cracks and rocks for fascinating hidden creatures like crabs, octopuses, conger eels, and rays.
The area surrounding the buoy line is a haven for sea horses and beautiful nudibranchs, adding to the enchantment of the dive. Valovine 2 caters to both beginner and advanced divers, making it a must-visit spot for diving enthusiasts of all levels.
Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world of Valovine 2 and experience the wonders of Croatia's diverse marine ecosystem.
Last updated: 2 yr. ago - Oct 3, 2023