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# Diving in the Istria | PADI

Blog Find a Dive Shop Replace your Card Help Help Center Frequently Asked Questions Replace Your Certification Card Consumer Protection & Alerts Contact Support English English Nederlands Français Deutsch Italiano Español 日本語 한국어 繁體中文 简体中文 Diving in the Istria ... / Dive Guides Europe Croatia Istria Explore diving in the Istria Because Croatia makes up the vast majority of the Istrian Peninsula, it goes without saying that most of the dive sites you can enjoy in Istria can be found there. Wreck divers will rejoice in the surplus of vessels that are available for exploration. Several ships date back to the early 1900’s, like the Baron Gautsch and the Flamingo. The Coriolanus sank in 1945, and was believed to be a British spy ship. Check out the caves at Fraskeric, where you can make your way through rocky tunnels. There are also caves to see in Reff Stoja and Valovine, the home of serene grottoes and underwater canyons. Show photo Book your diving in the Istria More Information How to Get There Once in the country, get around via bus, which are efficient and economical in Croatia. Along the coast and between the islands, ferries are the way to go. Other Useful Information Time Zone UTC+01:00 Phone +385 Currency HRK Voltage 230 V Pressure Bar (bar) Plug C, F Languages Croatian 1st Stage DIN International airports Pula Airport (PUY) Carry Your Card with Pride! Showcase your diving skills with a new PADI certification card in eCard or waterproof card made from recycled materials. Limited supply! Get Yours Now Stay Connected In and Out of the Water PADI Club™ is your way to meetup with divers, keep your skills fresh, and take your diving to the next level with a FREE annual magazine subscription, discounted PADI eLearning courses + more! JOIN NOW Advertisement Diving By Continent Africa Asia Caribbean Central America Europe Indian Ocean Middle East & Red Sea North America South America The Pacific Destinations Across the World Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Arctic Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda See All Countries * By accessing this page, you acknowledge and agree that the information displayed has been provided by one or multiple third parties. The provision of this content is for general informational purposes and does not constitute a recommendation or solicitation to make any type of purchase or decision. PADI does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information nor can PADI guarantee such content will be free of material you may find objectionable or otherwise. PADI reminds you to adhere to the PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices and recommends that you consult a dive professional familiar with the site and its present conditions before diving. PADI does not and cannot review all content on this platform and therefore disclaims any responsibility or liability related to your access or use of this third party content, and under no circumstances will PADI be liable for any loss or direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages caused by reliance on this information. Find a Dive Center or Resort Replace Your Certification Card Get Dive Insurance Book a Scuba Vacation Buy Branded Merchandise Download the Mobile App Inside PADI keyboard_arrow_down Who We Are The PADI Difference Our History Corporate Responsibility Working at PADI Corporate Information keyboard_arrow_down Company Statistics Press Our Partners Advertise with Us PADI Dive Centers & Resorts keyboard_arrow_down Why Partner with PADI? Dive Center & Resort Levels Starting Your Own Scuba Business Business Planning Help How Long Does It Take? Become a Retailer or Resort Regional Support Email Updates Sign up to get the latest updates, offers and more. Sign up © PADI 2026 Privacy Policy Forms Center Contact x Save that favourite With a PADI Travel account, you can favourite dive operators to come back to later on any device or computer Log in or sign up