Site listing with Valovine route, depth, and marine-life summary.
Valovine 1: calm boat dive on Pula's west side.
Valovine 1: calm boat dive on Pula's west side.
Valovine 1 is a boat-access coastal dive on Pula's west side. The route anchors along the coast, then follows a left-hand ridge over sandy bottom toward the deeper section. It is a calm-water dive with plenty of fish life and seahorses in season, so it works best when you can stay relaxed and keep the profile smooth. Plan for easy navigation, a steady descent along the ridge, and a slow return over the same slope when the bay is calm.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
The dive begins shallow from an anchored boat and gradually drops to an 18-20m ridge section before reaching a maximum near 25m.
Best Season
spring to autumn
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay diving with clear water, a sandy bottom, a left-hand ridge, and gentle movement rather than exposed open-water conditions.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Watch the boat line and keep the ridge profile controlled so you do not run deeper than planned. Beach users and water-sports traffic can increase surface awareness needs.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal plan, and the site is simplest when the bay is calm and the beach area is quiet.
Legal Notes
Respect local beach and water-sports traffic around the Stoja and Valovine bay area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed boat dive over sandy bottom and ridge structure, with the main interest in the shallower-to-mid-depth profile and fish life.
Freediving
The bay edges may suit shallow sessions, but the full Valovine 1 route is planned as a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work in the calm bay edges, but the full Valovine 1 route runs deeper along the ridge and is best treated as a scuba dive.
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
Site listing with Valovine route, depth, and marine-life summary.
Valovine dive-site listing with depth range, seabed shape, and seahorse season.
Official Pula tourism office page for the Valovine beach area and local services.
Community directory entry with the left-ridge route and 18-20m profile.
Official tourism page covering the bay, parking, amenities, and crowd pattern.
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