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Open Water≤18 m

Ancient Site Čiovo North

Dive site in Dalmatia (Vis & Split), Croatia

A shallow site to 12 m on north Čiovo, with Roman amphora fragments and often seahorses; dived from shore or boat.

Max depth
12 m
Level
Open Water
Best months
May–Sep
Entry
From shore

The story

On the northern side of the Čiovo peninsula, many pieces of ancient amphorae on the seabed bear witness to a shipwreck from the Roman Empire.

Source: padi.com

The dive

A dive from the shore. Known for seahorses.

Who it's for

Open Water≤18 mSource: padi.com

Recommended minimum: Open Water (PADI Open Water, CMAS/FFESSM N1).

Conditions

Entry
From shore
Source: padi.com
Environment
Open water
Water
Sea water

What you might see

  • Seahorses

Season in Dalmatia (Vis & Split)

  • Best
  • Good
  • Possible
  • Closed
  • Not documented yet

Best months: May–Sep.

Source: scubadiving.com

Where is Dalmatia (Vis & Split)?

View on OpenStreetMapLocation: Vis (island) (Wikipedia)Map: Natural Earth

The point shows the Dalmatia (Vis & Split) area, not the exact dive site.

About this page

Values marked “Estimated” come from our original catalogue and are being checked against published sources one by one. Sourced values link to where they come from. Conditions change with the season, the weather and the tide: confirm with a local dive centre before you dive.

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