Albarella Diving Center SSDRL - Istria Peninsula
Albarella Diving Center is a good base for exploring the northern Adriatic from the Istrian Peninsula. We find they run regular trips to local reefs and wrecks, generally suiting divers who enjoy a mix of history and marine life. Conditions in summer are typically calm, though currents can pick up, so be prepared for a bit of a workout on deeper dives. It’s a solid choice for groups looking for straightforward access to Croatia's coast.
- Location
- Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 45.083427, 12.339177
- Phone
- +393290091190
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/albarelladivingcenter/
- Address
- Via Quinta Ovest 447, Rosolina (RO), 45010, RO, ITA
Dive Sites Near Albarella Diving Center SSDRL
Albarella Diving Center SSDRL provides access to 15 dive sites in Istria Peninsula.
- 100 Steps
- 1. Niederbayerischer Tauchsportclub Plattling e.V.
- 3 Zinnen - 18m
- A CAPELLINI - 11m (wreck)
- Accademia Blu Diving Center
- Allgäuer Taucherhof
- Allmannshausen: Naturschutzgebiet
- Allmannshausen: Seeburg
- Allmannshausen: Wasserwacht
- Allmannshauser Steilwand
- Almsee (reef)
- Alpenblick
- Alte Badanstalt
- Alte Brücke-Flurlingersteg
- Alte Julierbrücke
Other Dive Centres in Istria Peninsula
- 100 x 100 Diving - PADI, TECREC, DAN, EFR
- ACQUASUB VICENZA TEAM asd
- Apnea Slovenija
- Aquaemotion SSD SRL
- Aquanautic Elba - SSI
- AREA SUB (NAUTICA TREVISO)
- Argentario Divers - PADI, SSI, UTD
- ASD Cormorano Sub Forli
- A.S.D. ELMOSCIOLO CLUB SUB FALCONARA M.MA
- A.S.D. Sub Nautilus - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in Istria Peninsula
The warmest water temperatures in Istria Peninsula occur in August, averaging 26.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 11.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 13.5°C
- February: 11.9°C
- March: 11.8°C
- April: 13.4°C
- May: 17.0°C
- June: 22.4°C
- July: 25.6°C
- August: 26.1°C
- September: 23.6°C
- October: 20.3°C
- November: 17.8°C
- December: 15.8°C
Marine Life in Istria Peninsula
Home to 48 recorded species including 28 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 3 other, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 octopus & squid, 1 whales & dolphins.
Notable Marine Life
- Corb (Sciaena umbra) - Reef Fish
- Cape Shark (Squalus acanthias) - Sharks & Rays
- conger (Conger conger) - Reef Fish
- Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) - Crabs & Lobsters
- Common Eagle Ray (Myliobatis aquila) - Sharks & Rays
- poor cod (Trisopterus minutus) - Reef Fish
- Blue Stingray (Pteroplatytrygon violacea) - Sharks & Rays
- Common smoothhound (Mustelus mustelus) - Sharks & Rays
- Painted Comber (Serranus scriba) - Reef Fish
- Wrasse (Coris julis) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Istria Peninsula
Based on average water temperature of 18.3°C, currents 2 cm/s.
- Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 18°C water
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories