This dive site is renowned for its spectacular underwater canyon system, featuring dramatic walls, tunnels, and swim-throughs. The clear Adriatic water offers excellent visibility, revealing a vibrant landscape teeming with typical Mediterranean marine life. It is considered one of the most beautiful dive sites in the Istria region.
Girandella
Spectacular shore dive featuring canyons, tunnels, and swim-throughs.
Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
California Spiny Lobster
Scorpionfish
Octopus
Snowflake Moray
Damselfish
Nudibranch
Crab
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow entry for beginners with deeper canyons and tunnels for advanced divers.
Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
Nearby Dive Sites
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Croatia, Rabac Not in marine park
Dramatic wall dive with vibrant gorgonians near the Istrian coast.