Budva & Jaz · Montenegro · Cave & cavern
Sweet Cave
A stalactite gallery where fresh water meets the sea
Sweet Cave is a cave near Budva where fresh water mixes with the sea. Its gallery is hung with stalactites, and the dive carries on along a ridge to 30 m. Open Water divers with logged dives can join it, and no cave diving certification is required.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Budva & Jaz and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive begins inside the cave, where fresh water and salt water mix, and passes through a gallery filled with stalactites. From the gallery the route continues along the ridge, which drops to depths of up to 30 m.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Budva & Jaz: Boats run from April to October; June to August brings warm water and excellent visibility.
Questions divers ask
What certification does Sweet Cave in Budva need?+
An Open Water Diver certificate with logged dives. The route along the ridge reaches 30 m.
Sources
- Diving Spots - Montenegro diving — Montenegro diving (Budva)
- Diving Montenegro — Diving Montenegro
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