Island Mamula
Island Mamula, also known as Lastavica (The Swallow), is a 200-meter-wide uninhabited little islet at the mouth of Boka Kotorska Bay (3.4 km from Herceg Novi). This island is famed for its fort, but the dive is very interesting because of it. Fort Mamula, which is located at the mouth of the Boka Kotorska Bay, has witnessed numerous military operations over the years. The fort Mamula was both a defensive structure and a prison that guarded the entrance to Boka Bay. Tourists who come to see the fort are often unaware of how intriguing a dive may be.
The island was known as Rondina during the Venetian Republic's control, but it was renamed after the Austrian general Lazar Mamula, who built fortifications on the island in the mid-nineteenth century. There was a jail on the island during WWII, and guests may observe a commemorative inscription that describes the time period. It is a favored summer escape for many locals as well as tourists from overseas, as it is covered in low vegetation and has a beach and a dock on its northern side.
Aside from the prison, there is, of course, a beach, which leads us to the subject of diving. For starters, you might see a rich trove of marine life, including corals that attract octopus, goldfish, and hermit crabs, among other creatures. The interesting part of the dive is that you will see cannonballs and various anchors that are historically significant when diving. Every time you dive on this island, you will discover something new. Because of its history, the dive site "Mamula" is the most popular in Montenegro.
Island Mamula is considered one of the best diving sites in Montenegro. Diving at Mamula has military as well as historical significance. Cannonballs, a variety of anchors, and residents of the Adriatic's underwater environment such as octopus, lobsters, hermit crabs, and others can be seen during the dive at Mamula. Divers can enjoy a sightseeing tour of Mamula after their dive near the island.
Best time: May-October
Location: near Herceg Novi, Montenegro
