

Best for beginner divers, 4-12m, shore entry.
Splendid is a shallow reef site located off the coast of Rovinj and Poreč in Istria, Croatia. Suitable for beginners, the site features a depth range of 4 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Access is via a shore entry. Conditions at this marine location vary, with water temperatures fluctuating between 11C in the winter and 25C in August. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, bream, painted combers, and castagnole, alongside invertebrates such as crabs, sea stars, and hermit crabs. Divers may also encounter cuttlefish, scorpionfish, and jellyfish species in the surrounding waters.
45.22080, 13.58380
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Recorded at this site
Depth
4-12m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
11-25°C
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, this site is suitable for beginner divers due to its shallow depth range of 4 to 12 metres.
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, painted combers, castagnole, crabs, sea stars, hermit crabs, cuttlefish, scorpionfish, and jellyfish.
The site has a depth range of 4 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Splendid is accessed via a shore entry.
Given the shallow average depth of 8 metres, the site is accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Splendid in Poreč requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Splendid in Poreč. Water temperatures range from 11°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Splendid in Poreč are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.