Explore the underwater world in Istria

Take a look under the sea surface and discover the fascinating underwater world! Marvel at schools of fish, amazing creations of nature and shipwrecks in the sea along the coast of Istria.

Go snorkelling

Grab a full face mask or a set of goggles and a snorkel, put on your fins and off you go! Teach your kids how to snorkel and take them on an adventure they won’t be able to get enough of.

Diving fun

Dive even deeper beneath the surface! Starting from the age of 10, children are allowed to take up scuba diving. Naturally, it requires a set of skills which can be taught on holiday and then used under supervision to explore the waters off the coast. Some of the best diving sites in Istria include Brijuni National Park, Baron Gautsch shipwreck (Rovinj), Flamingo shipwreck (Pula), Stoja reef (Pula).

Aquarium Pula

See the amazing sea creatures up close by visiting the aquarium in Pula! It is situated in the former military fort Verudela with wonderful views of the city. You get to admire the animal species from the Mediterranean Sea and rivers as well as from the tropical areas.

Aquarium & Terrarium Poreč

Enjoy the sight of magical sea creatures from the Adriatic Sea and the tropics as well as reptiles from all over the world. The Aquarium & Terrarium Poreč is a great stop while visiting the town centre.

Aquarium Rovinj

Opened more than a century ago as the Zoological Station of the Berlin Aquarium, the aquarium in Rovinj forms part of the Maritime Research Center. Its exhibits include the local, Adriatic, flora and fauna.