Plongée à Hvar — Croatia

Hvar combines Croatia's best topside scene with serious diving — WWII Italian torpedo boat wrecks, red coral caves, and walls dropping into the Adriatic blue. The Pakleni Islands just offshore provide sheltered sites suitable for all levels while the outer wrecks challenge advanced divers.

Score
59.9
Visibilité
9–30m
Température
14–26°C
Meilleurs mois
May, June, July
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World Class
Intermediate
Hvar
CroatiaMediterranean
59.9

SCORE

43.1726°N

16.4412°E

Hvar combines Croatia's best topside scene with serious diving — WWII Italian torpedo boat wrecks, red coral caves, and walls dropping into the Adriatic blue. The Pakleni Islands just offshore provide sheltered sites suitable for all levels while the outer wrecks challenge advanced divers.

Croatia's Lavender Island With WWII Wrecks

Visibility9–30 m
Temperature14–26°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$65
Best MonthsMay, June, July, August
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML63.0CH42.0VIS70.0SV65.0TMP47.0DA62.0OP73.0TS66.0GT48.0VAL62.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

63.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
60
Endemic Species
60
Marine Life Diversity
63.0
Coral & Reef Health
42.0
Visibility & Conditions
70.0
Dive Site Variety
65.0
Water Temperature
47.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
66.0
Getting There
48.0
Value & Cost
62.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

wallwreckcavepelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Hvar Town fortress sunsetlavender field visitsPakleni Islands boat hoppingwine tasting (Hvar reds)Hula Hula beach club

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Hvar Fortress (Fortica)
  • Stari Grad Plain (UNESCO agricultural landscape)
  • Franciscan Monastery

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber45 km — Split Hyperbaric Chamber
Nearest Hospital5 km

Small hospital on Hvar; catamaran to Split (1 hr) for chamber; helicopter available

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Viking Diving Hvar

PADI

4.7
180 reviewsNITROX

Hvar Divers

SSI

4.6
120 reviewsNITROX