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Anchor Wall

Vis Island, Croatia
★ 5.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Dramatic deep wall dive featuring a large ancient anchor.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a stunning vertical wall dropping to over 40 meters, famous for a large, ancient anchor permanently wedged into its face. The wall is covered with vibrant red gorgonians and sponges, with numerous holes and crevices hiding marine life. The dramatic topography makes it a favorite for underwater photographers.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

ScorpionfishMoray eelConger eelOctopusLobsterNudibranchRed gorgonian

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

The wall extends well beyond 30m, requiring good buoyancy and depth control.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 23.0°C

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