

Best for beginner divers, 8-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Bezdan, also known as The Abyss, is a diverse dive site near Dubrovnik, Croatia, featuring a reef, wall, cave, and wreck topography. The site includes the wreck of the two-masted coaster The Aurora, located at depths between 16 and 19 metres. The underwater terrain extends to a maximum depth of 40 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers can explore a cave system and a wall that drops significantly. Access is by boat only. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, castagnole, two-banded seabream, sea stars, crabs, white seabream, comber, snails, sea cucumbers, and rockpool prawns.
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The site is locally called Cape Bezdan or Bezdan, which means abyss in Croatian.
The site is located at the western tip of the island of Koločep, near the Cape Bezdan lighthouse. It can be reached by boat in about 20 minutes from Dubrovnik.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, castagnole, two-banded seabream, sea stars, crabs, white seabream, comber, snails, sea cucumbers, and rockpool prawns.
Yes, the site is rated for beginner divers, though it features deep sections and overhead environments that require appropriate training.
The site ranges from 8 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Bezdan is a boat-only dive site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow wreck of The Aurora at 16 to 19 metres is generally beyond the range of typical snorkelling.
Diving at Bezdan in Dubrovnik requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Bezdan in Dubrovnik. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.
Bezdan in Dubrovnik typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bezdan in Dubrovnik typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.