Grad Novalja

Grad Novalja is a coastal town on the northern Adriatic within Lika-Senj County. The area around Novalja offers access to shallow, clear waters and numerous offshore dive sites, including sheltered reefs and gently sloping seabeds. Local diving is typically centered on boat trips to nearby islets and coastal wrecks, with visibility that can vary seasonally. Marine life commonly includes small fish, sea stars, and various invertebrates typical of Mediterranean-influenced Adriatic waters. This region is suitable for recreational divers seeking shore and boat-based diving access from a small coastal town, with a mix of easy and more intermediate sites nearby.