

Best for beginner divers, 7-15m, boat entry.
Medjedina is a marine dive site located off Lastovo Island in South Dalmatia, Croatia. The site features a combination of a cave and a reef, offering a comfortable depth range of 7 to 15 metres with an average of 10 metres. It is well suited for beginner divers, as there is typically no current to manage. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should wear protective footwear to avoid injury from sharp coral and rocks present on the reef structure. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, bream, Mediterranean moray, and various sea stars.
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Book a boat in advance through a local dive operator on Lastovo, as there is no shore entry and facilities at the site are not guaranteed. Check locally for current equipment rental and fill station availability before you travel.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
7-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-22°C
Current
None
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is well suited to newly certified divers as it offers a comfortable depth range and typically has no current.
The site ranges from 7 to 15 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Access is by boat only. You should book a boat in advance through a local dive operator on Lastovo Island.
Species recorded around this area include Indian lionfish, Mediterranean moray, wrasses, kingfish, Turkish wrasse, rock cod, fried egg jellyfish, European parrotfish, mauve stinger, bream, sea star, comber, eleven-armed sea star, and Madeira rockfish.
Yes, there is sharp coral and rock present throughout the site. Divers should wear protective footwear and take care when maneuvering near the reef to avoid contact with abrasive surfaces.
Diving at Medjedina in Lastovo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Medjedina in Lastovo. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit Medjedina in Lastovo are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Medjedina in Lastovo typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.