This dive site features a spectacular vertical wall dropping from 5 meters down to beyond 40 meters. It is renowned for its dramatic topography and walls covered in vibrant yellow sponges and other gorgonians. The clear Adriatic water offers excellent visibility to spot scorpionfish, octopus, conger eels, and numerous nudibranchs.
Vela Draga Goli
Spectacular wall dive with vibrant sponges and clear water.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
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
Sponge
Snowflake Moray
Yellowtail Damselfish
Conger Eel
Gorgonian
Nudibranch
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow reef top suits beginners, while the deep wall challenges advanced divers.
Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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