Mana
Uninhabited islet of the park, shallow rocky slopes.
Marine life & flora: Octopuses, nudibranchs, reef fish.
Destination guide
Croatia: Kornati
Drop-offs and faults of the Adriatic
WrecksGorgoniansNational park
Croatia: Kornati — Drop-offs and faults of the Adriatic. This destination suits intermediate-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for photography and macro.
Dive centres are open from May to October. During this period the water is between 16 and 24 °C; over the year it ranges from 12 to 24 °C.
Must-dive sites include: Mana, Samograd, Kasela.
At a glance
- Recommended level
- intermediate
- Focus
- Photo
- Water
- 12–24 °C
- Dive centres open
- May – October
- Indicative budget
- 990€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Samograd
Wall in the south of the archipelago, gorgonians from 22 m.
Marine life & flora: Red gorgonians, spiny lobsters, groupers.
Kasela
Drop-off rich in multicoloured gorgonians at around 35 m.
Marine life & flora: Gorgonians, conger eels, reef fish.
Épave du Francesca da Rimini
Cargo ship sunk in 1944, between 35 and 50 m near Vodice — dive reserved for advanced divers, with an approved club.
Marine life & flora: Sponges, soft corals, sessile fauna.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 13 °C |
| February | 12 °C |
| March | 12 °C |
| April | 13 °C |
| May | 16 °C |
| June | 20 °C |
| July | 23 °C |
| August | 24 °C |
| September | 22 °C |
| October | 19 °C |
| November | 16 °C |
| December | 14 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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