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Velika Špilja

Mljet, Croatia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Spectacular cavern dive known for dramatic light rays.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a massive underwater cavern with a collapsed ceiling, which allows sunlight to penetrate, creating breathtaking beams of light. The vertical walls are covered in colorful sponges and yellow gorgonians, descending to a sandy bottom. It is considered one of the most beautiful cavern dives in the Adriatic.

Diving Freediving

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divecavernlight raysgorgonianswide anglebeginner friendlycroatiapomena

Marine Life

Conger eelForkbeardScorpionfishLobsterNudibranchsSpongesGorgonian fans

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Large, open cavern suitable for beginners, with deeper sections for advanced divers.

Hazards:
depthboat trafficoverhead environment
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 22.5°C

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