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Green Cave / Zelena špilja

Vis, Croatia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Famous Adriatic cave with a spectacular green light show.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is famous for its large sea cave, Zelena Špilja, which has an opening in its ceiling. Around midday, sunlight streams through this hole, creating a mesmerizing emerald green light effect on the seafloor. The dive involves exploring the spacious cavern and the surrounding rocky walls, which are home to various Mediterranean species.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

cavernbeginner friendlywide anglewall divecroatiavis

Marine Life

octopusscorpionfishmoray eelsaddled seabreamcolorful spongesdamselfishforkbeard

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth, no strong currents, and easy navigation inside.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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