This dive site, located on an island just off the coast of Rovinj, is famous for its dramatic underwater topography. Divers can explore vertical walls dropping to 30 meters, narrow canyons, and small caves teeming with life. It is particularly rewarding for photographers due to the excellent visibility and abundance of macro subjects like nudibranchs and scorpionfish.
Insel Katarina
Scenic island dive with impressive walls, canyons, and macro life.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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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
Sea Bream
Snowflake Moray
Conger Eel
Wrasse
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow areas for beginners and deeper walls/canyons for advanced divers.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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