Best for intermediate divers, 2-38m, shore entry, moderate current.
Lake Palatinus is a thermal freshwater cave system in Hungary, providing a demanding overhead environment for intermediate divers. The site features depths reaching 38 metres, with an average depth of 2 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents and variable visibility between 1 and 5 metres. The water is geothermally heated, maintaining temperatures from 23 to 38 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Shore entry is available, and the site includes parking, changing rooms, and a cafe. Due to the overhead environment, divers must use a primary and backup torch, a reel, and a line arrow set to ensure safe navigation.
46.78710, 17.19270
The cave entrance is 90 cm wide and 60 cm high, and the water flow creates a washing machine effect with the silt.
Access via the spa area of the lake using cabins to change and gear up.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 38m
Visibility
1-5m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the demanding overhead cave environment and potential for nitrogen narcosis.
The site reaches a maximum depth of 38 metres, with an average depth of 2 metres.
Yes, shore entry is straightforward, and the site provides parking, changing rooms, and a cafe.
Hazards include the overhead environment, deep water, low visibility, nitrogen narcosis, and moderate currents.
Divers must carry a primary and backup torch, a reel, and a line arrow set to navigate the low visibility conditions.
Diving at Heviz in Heviz requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Heviz in Heviz are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Heviz in Heviz. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Heviz in Heviz typically ranges from 1 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
