

Best for beginner divers, 5-40m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Mala Afrika in Dubrovnik is a versatile site featuring a reef, wall, and cave system. Located 10 metres from the shore, it offers depths ranging from 5 to 40 metres, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced divers. The site is characterised by mild currents and visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. Divers can explore the varied topography, which includes a cave containing ancient amphora fragments. Entry is possible from both the shore and by boat. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, combers, sea stars, crabs, white seabream, castagnole, two-banded seabream, snails, rockpool prawns, and sea cucumbers.
42.65056, 18.05833
It is considered a good location to observe sea life in the Dubrovnik area.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, combers, sea stars, crabs, white seabream, castagnole, two-banded seabream, snails, rockpool prawns, and sea cucumbers.
Yes, Mala Afrika is suitable for beginners, though the site features a depth range extending to 40 metres.
The depth at Mala Afrika ranges from 5 to 40 metres.
Yes, the site is located 10 metres from the shore and allows for both shore and boat entries.
Yes, Mala Afrika is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Hazards at this site include boat traffic, currents, depth, and marine life.
Diving at Mala Afrika 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 Mala Afrika in Dubrovnik. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Mala Afrika in Dubrovnik are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Mala Afrika in Dubrovnik typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Mala Afrika in Dubrovnik typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.