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Francesca da Rimini

3.9 — based on 19 community signals
4.3 12 especies 33 colaboradores

Francesca da Rimini is a year-round dive site near Kaprije, Croatia, with 12 species observations and 3 community videos to guide your visit.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3 kn
Olas
0.08 m
Agua
25.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNE (34%)
Now: SSE (153°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.42m

Próxima: Alta a las 06:00 (-0.45m)

+-0.4 m-0.8 m
▲ 06:00 · -0.45m ▲ 10:00 · -0.41m ▼ 13:00 · -0.42m ▼ 22:00 · -0.63m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5 · mod Aire PM2.56 · good 06:40 19:00
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 6 0.12 5 0mm
09-20 9.3 0.4 5 0mm
09-21 12.2 0.36 5 0mm
09-22 12.4 0.54 5 0mm
09-23 6.1 0.5 5 0mm
09-24 14.7 0.2 5 6mm
09-25 8.9 0.12 4 1mm

About this spot

Francesca da Rimini, located near Rt Kaprije in Croatia, offers accessible diving throughout the year. The site draws divers seeking to explore Croatian coastal marine life without the complexity of remote expeditions. With 12 documented species observations, the spot supports a diverse ecosystem worth investigating across multiple dives. The site sits outside a Marine Protected Area, giving divers more flexibility in their dive planning and approach. Community-contributed videos provide real-world reference material for understanding what to expect underwater. These resources help divers prepare their buoyancy, positioning, and marine life identification before entering the water. Francesca da Rimini fits well into a broader Croatian diving itinerary, especially for divers based near the Dalmatian coast. Year-round access means you can plan trips during shoulder seasons when crowds thin and water conditions often stabilize. The combination of documented species and video evidence suggests a site with enough visual interest to justify multiple visits. Divers planning a trip should consult local operators near Kaprije for current conditions, entry points, and any seasonal variations in visibility or surge.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Croacia: 68 Puntos desde Pecios hasta Arrecifes

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

CostaArrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1624km · ~374kg · €7

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 6h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive Francesca da Rimini year-round?

Yes, the site is accessible year-round. However, water temperature, visibility, and sea conditions vary seasonally. Check with local operators near Kaprije for specific conditions during your planned visit.

What marine life have divers reported at this site?

Twelve species observations are documented at Francesca da Rimini. Community videos provide visual reference for some of these species. Consult those resources and local dive operators for a detailed species list and seasonal abundance patterns.

Is this site inside a Marine Protected Area?

No, Francesca da Rimini is not within an MPA, so standard recreational diving rules apply. Always follow local regulations and practice responsible diving techniques.

How do I access Francesca da Rimini?

The site is located near Rt Kaprije on Croatia's coast. Local dive operators in the area can arrange boat access, provide entry briefings, and share current site conditions. Contact operators near Kaprije for specific logistical details.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Moana

7.6 km
Centro de buceo

Fundiving

8.8 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

CROATIA diving wreck Francesca di Rimini

"Hřebík" Petr Hřebejk

Croatia Ship wreck Francesca Di Rimini 2017 Part1 Diving. Дайвинг. Францеска Де Римини. Хорватия.

PRO Diving Piranya ZP - Про Дайвинг Пиранья

Freediving on deep wreck | Francesca da Rimini | -47M | Croatia

STUDAK Freediving
💬 3 top comments
  • This is the most impressive wreck freedive I’ve seen and what I aspire to do. Mad respect bro.

    @BD2784KOP · 👍 3
  • Not just a 47 meter dive but 47 meters with very relaxed swimming / sightseeing down there. Now that was impressive.

    @markmclaughlin4801 · 👍 7
  • What an outstanding performance! I was on this wreck as a diver with compressed air. respect and appreciation!

    @lichtfang-photography · 👍 7

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Z 6085 has a length of 1.1km only according to 2024 route log https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2024_07_86_1514.html (it was 1.5km long in the past). Thus, we should truncate 6085"

    anonymous · 2025-01-11
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: The bakery is currently closed. https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4271273144"

    Pan Perníček · 2022-06-24
wind peaks Nov-Jan-Apr, calmest Sep-Jun-Oct, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Sep (100/100) Worst: Dec (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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