Marine Sport Dive Center - Istria Peninsula

Marine Sport Dive Center operates in Istria, a good jumping-off point for exploring the peninsula's underwater caves and wrecks. They cater well to divers keen on guided trips to local sites, particularly those interested in historical dives off the Croatian coast. If you're looking for a solid base to explore Istria's varied dive offerings, this centre provides reliable access to the region.

Location: Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 45.236970, 14.253838
Phone: +385915157212
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.marinesport.hr/
Equipment Rental: yes
Address: Aleja Slatina 2, Moscenicka Draga, 51417, HRV
Languages: English, German, Croatian, Italian

Dive Sites Near Marine Sport Dive Center

Marine Sport Dive Center 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
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

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