Best for beginner divers, 6-10m, shore entry.
Codlea Lake is a freshwater site in Transylvania, Romania, offering a calm environment suitable for beginner divers. The lake features a shallow profile with depths ranging from 6 to 10 metres, averaging 8 metres. Divers can expect visibility of approximately 5 metres, creating intimate conditions for underwater practice. Shore entry is direct, allowing for straightforward access to the water. Facilities at the site include a cafe and showers for post-dive convenience. The habitat supports various freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Given the shallow nature of the lake, it serves as a practical location for building confidence and focusing on diving skills.
45.73103, 25.42275
The site has a cafe and showers on site, so you can rinse off and warm up straight after your dive without needing to pack extra kit. Shore entry is direct, so lightweight gear is all you need.
DN1 Brașov- Sibiu + DC68 slightly outside the city in the direction of Sibiu - there is a sign.
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Depth
6-10m
Visibility
5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
The lake supports freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region, such as perch, pike perch, carp, and freshwater shrimp.
Yes, the calm, shallow, and current-free environment makes Codlea Lake well suited to new divers building their confidence.
The depth at Codlea Lake ranges from 6 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Access to the water is via a direct shore entry.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow depths and calm conditions are suitable for snorkelling.
The best months to visit Codlea Lake in Codlea are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Codlea Lake in Codlea typically ranges from 5 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
