Diving Ravni Zakan

Site Overview

Ravni Zakan is a reef dive site in Northern Dalmatia - Zadar & Kornati, Croatia, set in the clear, fish-rich waters of the Adriatic Sea. Ravni Zakan is a shallow Kornati site of coral-like algae gardens and gentle slopes. Nudibranchs and moray eels are common, making it a favourite for macro and training. The easy depth suits Open Water divers and relaxed fun dives. The protected park setting keeps the reef healthy and the water clear. Visibility is excellent, showing the delicate algae gardens. It is a calm counterpoint to the deep Kornati walls. Conditions are typical of the Croatian coast: visibility generally runs from 15 to 35 metres, the current is low and the water temperature ranges between 14 and 25 degrees Celsius depending on season and depth. The marine life is classic Adriatic, centred on mediterranean nudibranch, mediterranean moray, two-banded seabream, with the full community described below for those planning a dive. Because of its beginner rating and the need for Open Water certification, Ravni Zakan is best approached with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, wreck or deep training. It is a representative example of why Croatian diving, with its wrecks, walls, caves and gorgonian forests, attracts divers who want history and Mediterranean life in equal measure.