Bulgarian radio article covering the Krokodila bay chapel and the mermaid sculpture.
Sheltered Black Sea chapel-and-mermaid dive park.
Sheltered Black Sea chapel-and-mermaid dive park.
Best handled through a Primorsko dive center so timing, entry and weather windows can be managed locally.
Krokodila is a sheltered Black Sea dive park near Primorsko, known for its underwater chapel and mermaid sculpture set over a gently shelving bottom. The route is simple rather than dramatic: easy shallows, then a gradual drop into a compact scenic area that rewards buoyancy control and relaxed exploration. It works best on calm-weather guided trips, when the bay stays mellow and the park can be enjoyed without fighting the sea.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 12m
Depth Note
The chapel is the shallow focal point, with the mermaid sculpture lower in the same park.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay with a gradual bottom and calm-window dependency.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Stay inside the shallow park route and keep the dive conservative if the bay starts to move.
Access Restrictions
Plan the dive with a local operator and a calm-weather window.
Legal Notes
Follow local coastal and marine-area rules through the Primorsko dive operator.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy guided scuba route over shallow relief and the chapel/mermaid park features.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the park is better enjoyed with scuba and a guide.
Snorkeling
Only the very shallow margins make sense for snorkelling; scuba is the better fit for the chapel-and-statue route.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Bulgarian radio article covering the Krokodila bay chapel and the mermaid sculpture.
BNT article identifying Krokodila north of Primorsko in the Stomoplo Bay area.
Local operator terrain page describing Krokodila as sheltered, beginner-friendly and wildlife-rich.
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