The Mediterranean country with a thousand islands, numerous exciting caves and crystal clear Adriatic sea is a real heaven for divers worldwide. The sea is warm, the underwater world full of fish, reefs, underwater caverns and colorful pebbles. Top that with rich history and exquisite cuisine and you can understand why divers worldwide are discovering Croatia at fast pace.
But don’t worry! Beautiful shores of this Mediterranean country are far from crowded.
For all of you diving enthusiasts, looking for new destinations to discover in 2019., think Croatia! Why? Well, for starters, we made a list of top three diving oasis in the Croatian part of the Adriatic sea as well as a one-of-a-kind nature park where you can dive beneath the waterfalls. And to better prepare you for the visit here are some Croatia facts to get to know the country a little better.
Be sure to check also: 6 fantastic day trips from Split.
1. Blue Cave light phenomenon – diving in a real life fantasy!
A stunning masterpiece of nature close to the ancient town Split in Croatia – Blue Cave is one of the most famous caves in the Mediterranean. Approachable only by boat this unique cave is famous for a light phenomenon – all those who enter withes visual wonders of color and shine.
Thanks to the submarine opening in the Blue Cave, penetrating sunbeams reflect from the white sea floor, coloring the Blue Cave in spectacular blue glowing light, while all things in the water glow silver.
Since wonders of the Blue Cave are approachable only by boat, we recommend that you try the Blue Cave tour from Split . The tour is a perfect fit for everyone looking to have a good time, see all the sights and discover the most interesting destination for diving in the region.
2. Diving under the Krka Waterfalls
Imagine diving beneath a majestic waterfall right in the middle of the unique water world full of mesmerizing beauty. That’s 
possible in Krka national park – the only protected park of nature where swimming is allowed in Croatia. Close to the Adriatic sea, the travertine system of natural lakes with fresh, crystal clear water and beautiful waterfalls. Here we bring you 80 best waterfall quotes.
The Skradinski Buk is a part of the Krka national park made of 17 waterfall cascades and numerous lakes with islands and travertine barriers, caves and tufts spreading for almost 1 kilometer. A chance for one of the most exotic dives of your life. The Krka waterfalls tour from Split takes you right in the middle of the majestic water world and gets you ready for a diving memory of a lifetime.
3. Taranto, Dubrovnik
If you have watched Game of Thrones – you have seen Dubrovnik. Besides being the set for the world’s most famous fantasy series, Dubrovnik is also the hotspot for divers. Close to the walls of the world-famous Dubrovnik town, there is a wreck of the transport ship Taranto, which sank after hitting a mine in World War 2.
A wreck site is now a great place for advanced divers who can browse through the rich new marine world inhabiting the old Taranto transport ship. Take the time and dive around the wreck and discover why Taranto is considered to be among the most interesting places in the rich underwater world of the Adriatic sea.
We hope our top 3 exotic locations for diving in Croatia choice inspired you to take a look at the map and start planning for your Croatian holiday. Besides becoming the new hit location for divers worldwide, Croatia is full of national parks like Plitvice lakes, as well as hidden gems of history, cuisine, and nature.
Dive in, or as the Croatians would say: Zaroni!
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