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Grotte Vrbnik

3.8 — based on 15 community signals
4.3 12 especies 33 colaboradores

Grotte Vrbnik is a Croatian cave dive offering year-round access and documented marine life observations.

⭐ Best for advanced divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Avanzado
AdvancedOnlyCaveSpecificSeasonalAccess

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
advanced
Vida marina
Delfín mular

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Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.9 kn
Olas
0.04 m
Agua
24.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (46%)
Now: WNW (298°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.78m

Próxima: Baja a las 02:00 (-0.59m)

+-0.3 m-1.0 m
▼ 02:00 · -0.59m ▲ 11:00 · -0.35m ▼ 01:00 · -0.72m ▲ 08:00 · -0.43m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.15 · mod Aire PM2.55 · good 06:44 19:04
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 5.9 0.04 5 1mm
09-20 3.2 0.02 5 0mm
09-21 12.4 0.44 5 0mm
09-22 7.9 0.4 5 0mm
09-23 3.9 0.26 5 0mm
09-24 4.5 0.04 5 22mm
09-25 5.6 0.04 5 0mm

About this spot

Grotte Vrbnik is a cave diving destination located in Croatia. The site welcomes divers throughout the year, making it accessible for extended dive seasons. With 12 recorded species observations and community-contributed video content, the site has established baseline data for dive planning. Cave diving requires specific training and equipment. Divers visiting Grotte Vrbnik should verify current conditions, visibility, and access requirements with local dive operators before planning trips. The site is not within a marine protected area. Croatian cave dives typically feature limestone formations and Mediterranean marine ecosystems. Community contributions—including video documentation—provide real-world reference material for site conditions. Confirm water temperature, depth, and visibility limits with current local sources to match your certification level and gear setup. Planning a dive here means checking seasonal conditions, tide patterns, and operator availability. Local knowledge remains essential for safe navigation and optimal experience.

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

Vida marina

Delfín mular

Tipos de buceo

Cueva

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 ↔ 1570km · ~361kg · €6

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

When is the best time to dive Grotte Vrbnik?

Grotte Vrbnik is accessible year-round. Check with local operators for seasonal visibility, water temperature, and weather patterns before booking.

What is the depth and difficulty level?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not confirmed in available data. Contact local dive operators to confirm requirements and verify this site matches your training level.

What marine life can I expect?

12 species observations are documented at this site. Consult current marine life logs and operator briefings for recent sighting records.

How do I access Grotte Vrbnik and are permits required?

Grotte Vrbnik is not in a marine protected area. Verify access routes, boat launch points, and any local regulations with Croatian dive operators before your visit.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Dive Center Krk

6.4 km
Centro de buceo

Grotte Vrbnik

0 km
Centro de buceo

Dive Loft Krk

0.6 km
Centro de buceo

Magic Dive

7.3 km
Centro de buceo

DC MIHURIC

8.6 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Wreck diving Peltastis Krk Croatia Vrbnik

heinz pacher

Scuba diving Cavern Bay near island Krk - Croatia

Bruno Antulov-Fantulin

2021 _05_06 TG2 Vrbnik Cave

Martin Meindl

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "There are 3 paths here. Only the one to the north-east is mapped. #OsmAnd"

    carstenhag · 2025-07-13
  • "Hier fehlt ein in der Realität vorhandener Pfad im Wald. Er verläuft etwa in Richtung nordwest - Südost und verbindet die Straße Podšupera mit der Weggabelung im Wald"

    Dieter Zoubek · 2024-10-24
  • "Baustelle, die östlichen 2/3 der Strecke sind nicht mehr zugänglich. Abgesperrt."

    Buchi11 · 2024-06-29
wind peaks Nov-Jan-Oct, calmest May-Jul-Jun, dry Jan-Aug.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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