

Best for beginner divers, 4-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Artatore is a boat-accessible site in the Kvarner Gulf featuring a diverse combination of reef, canyon, and cave systems. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths ranging from 4 to 25 metres with an average of 18 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 25 metres, supported by mild currents. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic when surfacing and exercise caution within the overhead environments of the cave and canyon. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, wrasses, sea stars, abalone, tompot blenny, white seabream, spirograph, castagnole, two-banded seabream, crabs, bream, hermit crabs, and painted comber.
44.55890, 14.40710
May and October offer the best conditions, with calmer boat traffic and good visibility, so book your dive boat early as these months are popular with local dive centres. Because the cave sections create an overhead environment, stay well within the limits of your open water certification and follow your guide's briefing on torch use and turn-around points.
Located in the Kvarner region, accessible via boat from the diving centre.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
4-25m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
12-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Oct
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, wrasses, sea stars, abalone, tompot blenny, white seabream, spirograph, castagnole, two-banded seabream, crabs, bream, hermit crabs, and painted comber.
Yes, Artatore is suitable for beginners, though divers should stay within the limits of their open water certification when exploring the cave and canyon sections.
The site ranges from 4 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Artatore is a boat-only dive site located 200 metres from the shore.
May and October are the best months to visit, offering good visibility and calmer boat traffic.
Divers must remain alert for boat traffic when surfacing and manage their depth carefully to navigate the overhead environments of the cave and canyon safely.
Diving at Artatore in Mali Lošinj requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Artatore in Mali Lošinj. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 21°C.
Artatore in Mali Lošinj typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Artatore in Mali Lošinj typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.