Traunsee - Beim Löwen - Istria Peninsula

Toyo Reef is a solid dive, a good stop if you’re exploring the Visayas. We’ve seen a decent assortment of coral here, nothing dramatic but healthy enough to attract some interesting characters. Keep an eye out for the Donkey Croaker, they're usually milling about, and we’ve spotted the occasional Half-smooth Golden Pufferfish tucking itself into crevices. If you like macro, there’s often a Mangrove Crocodilefish camouflaged on the reef. It’s a pretty relaxed dive, generally suitable for all experience levels, and a nice contrast to some of the more current-swept sites in the region.

Location
Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
47.863728, 13.797280
Type
reef

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Istria Peninsula

Nearest Dive Centres to Traunsee - Beim Löwen

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for Traunsee - Beim Löwen

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