Dolomite Quarry Reservoir

Shallow quarry with fun sunken attractions for training dives.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in the Dolomite Quarry Reservoir, a former quarry now forming a lake situated in the district of Riga and Jurmala region. It’s easily accessible from Riga – approximately a 25-minute drive. The quarry reservoir offers diving depths ranging from 4 to 9 meters. A prominent landmark nearby is the Slokas windmill, serving as a useful navigation point. The driveway and parking area are associated with the water intake facility of SFRS. Divers can utilize the parking lot at the Dolomite quarry for access. The site features several unique underwater attractions including two platforms designed for introductory diving instruction. Visitors will discover an impressive 3.5-meter long shark model named 'Anton', alongside a dinosaur sculpture, ‘Nesija’, capable of partially surfacing. Furthermore, there is a sunken ship wreck referred to as "Slokaniks", along with a diver's model tent and a mirror available for use. Parking is provided with GPS coordinates: 56.934876, 23.604218, accessible via a Google map link. Changing rooms are also available.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

beginner

Shallow depth (4-9m) and dedicated training platforms.

Hazards:
Cold waterEntanglement
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 14.3°C

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