

Best for beginner divers, 1-5m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Verige Bay Underwater Trail in Pula, Croatia, features a 500-metre educational route showcasing the submerged remains of a 1st-century Roman villa. This site serves as a protected marine reserve, offering a shallow experience with depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres, averaging 3 metres. It is suitable for beginners and provides excellent conditions for snorkelling. Divers can access the site from both shore and boat. Visibility varies between 3 and 15 metres, with mild currents. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, conger eels, and various nudibranchs such as the Mediterranean violet aeolid and Cratena slug. Equipment rental and guided tours are available for visitors.
44.91350, 13.75550
The tour is only possible with prior reservation, at least 48 hours before the desired time slot.
The site is reached by boat from Fažana to Veli Brijun, followed by transport to Verige Bay provided by the park.
No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 5m
Visibility
3-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
12-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, conger eels, common octopus, European common cuttlefish, and various nudibranchs like the Mediterranean violet aeolid and Cratena slug.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow average depth of 3 metres and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Yes, the site is highly rated for snorkelling and features a 500-metre educational trail over Roman villa remains.
Yes, the site allows for both shore and boat entries.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Verige Bay Underwater Trail in Fažana. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Verige Bay Underwater Trail in Fažana. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Verige Bay Underwater Trail in Fažana are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Verige Bay Underwater Trail in Fažana typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Verige Bay Underwater Trail in Fažana typically ranges from 3 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.