Argentario Divers - Istria Peninsula
Argentario Divers, tucked away in the Istria Peninsula, is our go-to for serious divers looking to push their limits, especially those with a leaning towards the technical side. They’re PADI, SSI, and UTD certified, which means a truly comprehensive curriculum from basic open water to advanced technical rebreather courses. We love that they really focus on building competent, confident divers, not just ticking boxes. The team at Argentario Divers are proper experts, the kind of instructors who make you feel safe attempting something new. If you're looking to get into sidemount or even full-on rebreather diving, this is the place. We’ve found their technical programs particularly rigorous, with a strong emphasis on planning and emergency procedures that frankly, not every centre nails. For recreational divers, they run excellent trips out to the surrounding dive sites, which are plentiful. There are over 380 spots listed, so you're not going to hit the same reef twice in a week. Our pick for a sunny afternoon is a drift along one of the walls, watching the schools of damselfish flit in and out of the cracks, feeling that gentle current push you along. They're also great for snorkelers and those just wanting a Discover Scuba Dive, but their real strength is definitely in developing advanced skills.
- Location
- Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 42.390335, 11.208346
- Phone
- +393391376411
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.argentariodivers.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI, SSI, UTD
- Courses
- PADI, SSI, SSI XR Specialties, UTD Recreational, UTD Technical, Sidemount, Rebreather, First Aid, Snorkeling, Discover Scuba Diving
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- null
- Address
- 103, Lungomare Andrea Doria, Porto Ercole, 58019
- Languages
- null
- Price Range
- mid-range
Dive Sites Near Argentario Divers
Argentario Divers 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
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