Independent dive guide with topography and marine-life summary.
Metlikova is a Cres boat dive with a steep wall and sponge meadow.
Metlikova is a Cres boat dive with a steep wall and sponge meadow.
Metlikova is a classic Cres wall dive reached by boat from the local dive base. The site drops from a shallow plateau into a steep Mediterranean wall with a gold-sponge meadow, varied reef structure, and a broad depth range that makes it a comfortable but still rewarding Adriatic dive. It suits divers who want a simple boat trip, steady visibility, and a clean wall profile rather than heavy current or complicated navigation.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 40m
Depth Note
A classic Mediterranean steep wall with a shallow plateau and a drop to about 40 m.
Best Season
Late April through early November, when the Cres base runs daily.
Typical Conditions
Steep Mediterranean wall, shallow plateau, gold sponge meadow, and a varied shallow area.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight along the wall and watch your depth if you follow the slope.
Access Restrictions
Access is by boat from the Cres dive base, so this is an organized dive-site outing.
Legal Notes
Follow the dive-base briefing and the local Cres marine rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Steady buoyancy on the wall and a clean depth profile make this a straightforward scuba dive.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wall and depth are better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary; the site is built around scuba along the wall.
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
Independent dive guide with topography and marine-life summary.
Cres dive-base page with Metlikova wall, visibility, and season context.
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