Aquanautic Elba - Istria Peninsula

Aquanautic Elba on the Istria Peninsula focuses on guided dives around the local coastline. They run trips out to many of the 385 dive sites nearby, including reefs and wrecks. This is a solid choice for divers wanting to explore Istria with experienced local guides, particularly those interested in varied topography and history. Expect a straightforward operation.

Location: Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 42.732376, 10.374557
Phone: +393396385979
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.aquanautic-elba.de/
Certification Agencies: SSI
Courses: SSI Try Scuba, SSI Scuba Diver, SSI Open Water Diver, SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, SSI Advanced Adventure Diver, SSI Stress Rescue Specialty, SSI Dive Guide (non-professional), SSI Specialties, React Right, SSI Nitrox Diver, Freediving
Equipment Rental: yes
Air Fills: Air, Nitrox
Address: 33, Morcone, Morcone di Capoliveri, 57031, IT
Languages: Deutsch, Nederlands

Dive Sites Near Aquanautic Elba

Aquanautic Elba provides access to 15 dive sites in Istria Peninsula.

Other Dive Centres in Istria Peninsula

100 x 100 Diving - PADI, TECREC, DAN, EFR
ACQUASUB VICENZA TEAM asd
Albarella Diving Center SSDRL
Apnea Slovenija
Aquaemotion SSD SRL
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