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Diving in Zadar
When to go to Zadar
Zadar has a borderline humid subtropical and Mediterranean climate. The wettest months are September through January.
The high season for diving is from May till September. The average air temperature ranges between 7-25C/44-77F.
The water temperature stays between 10-25C/50-77F through the most of the year except for June to September when the average water temperature is about 22C/71F.
The visibility is within 10-30m/32-98ft range, but sometimes can reach the 50m/164ft.
The currents are generally mild, but sometimes can be strong.
What to see
Divers can observe various sea sponges, white and red soft corals as well as spot lobsters, morays, spider crabs, groupers, octopus, amberjack and other fish.
Scuba diving in Zadar
Zadar is the center of Zadar County on the Adriatic Sea. Zadar is a key transport hub with ferry connections to the neighboring islands and an interesting place to visit. There are museums, medieval churches, a historic old town with Roman ruins, cosmopolitan cafes and other sights. It is also a very attractive diving spot with its clear waters and a beautiful underwater treasures like wrecks, walls, caves and coral reefs filled with various fish. The sites around are located inside the National Park and are better suited for advanced divers.
Most popular dive sites
The must see dive sites are on the North of Zadar and include Pag island with a famous dive site Cathedral of Premuda, which features a series of connected caves. Also worth visiting are Brbinjscica Cawe, Vodenjak, Mezanj Island and Rivanjski kanal .