Kornati national park
Kornati

The sea of Sibenik archipelago is one of the most interesting diving areas of the Adriatic sea. The submarine world of the Kornati islands, of the islands of Kaprije, Kakanj, Zirje, Sokol, Blitvenica attracts more and more divers every year.
The Kornati area is virtually inexhaustible in its variety of locations offering quite specific types of underwater relief: steep walls teeming with life, underwater caves, crevices and passages covering a large area of northern Dalmatia. Diving centers located on the mainland (Murter, Vodice, Sibenik, Primosten) charge higher costs for accessing diving locations, but their position ensures that they also attract a greater number of divers.
This zone represents a true threshold to the Adriatic: the open sea from the southwest cleanses the aquatorium so rich in fish, and the essential nature of the navigational routes dating from the times of Antiquity and the Middle Ages down to this day.
There are numerous smaller archaeological sites, cliffs and sunken reefs, caves and deep depressions concealing many still undiscovered wrecks. It is no wonder that new locations (wrecks) are being discovered from time to time, and the area is still mostly unresearched.
The southern coast of the island of Zirje is particularly interesting and attractive since it resembles other islands of the outer belt - where one location ends another begins, which makes diving in these waters a truly exciting experience.
Some interesting sites in Kornati:
Kasela island with numerous spires, formed as a result of tectonic disturbances, raising from the sea bottom at the depth of 40 meters up to the surface. Diving amongst them is an unforgettable diving experience equally for beginners and more experienced divers.
Samograd island with a beautiful wall full of purple and yellow gorgonians (cnidaria). The crystal clear sea, an intact submarine world of the national park guarantee another exceptional diving experience. Depth: from 15 to 60 meters.
On the island of Rasip, from the outer side of the island there is a cliff wall dropping from 3 to 65 meters and covered with corals, sponges and around it are many schools of various fish. The sea is crystal clear, visibility is often over 40 meters. Location is suitable for beginners and experienced divers.
Kornati is a national park under special protection by the Ministry of Culture, and diving in those areas is allowed but only when accompanied by a diving guide from an authorized diving center.

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