Zelena Lanterna - Istria Peninsula

Zelena Lanterna is a pleasant spot, perfect if you’re looking for a relaxed dive in Istria. It bottoms out around 24 meters, making it quite forgiving for newer divers, or just a nice easy second dive. You'll likely encounter a good range of Mediterranean critters here – we've often seen octopus tucked into crevices, small schools of ornate wrasse flitting over the rocks, and plenty of nudibranchs if you slow down and look closely. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a solid, enjoyable dive for anyone wanting a chill time underwater without strong currents or deep technical demands.

Location
Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
44.812200, 13.861800
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
24m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Šćuza

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 Zelena Lanterna

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 Zelena Lanterna

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