This dive site offers easy shore access directly below the iconic St. George's Church. The underwater landscape consists of a sloping rocky bottom with small walls, teeming with diverse macro life like nudibranchs and seahorses.
Piran under the Church
Shallow shore dive with interesting macro life and topography.
Shore Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Blenny
Northern Clingfish
Octopus
Conger Eel
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Seahorse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depths, mild currents, and easy shore access make it ideal for training.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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