Turkey
TOP DIVE SITES – MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Amphora – a historical dive site with the seabed littered with the remains ancient amphorae from the Roman period. The depth starts at 4 m and gradually steeps to the maximum depth of 30 m. Marine life in this area is quite abundant. The residents of Amphora site include octopi, groupers, eels, crayfish, anemonefish and many other species.Location: AlanyaType of dive: boat diveSea bed: rockRequirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open WaterAquarium – a great spot for beginners and training as the depth ranges from 4 to 25 m and the site is like a sheltered lagoon. Despite shallow depth, divers may see many marine species such as octopi, scorpionfish, groupers, damselfish and eels. This is also a good spot for night diving.Location: Alanya harbourType of dive: boat diveSea bed: rockRequirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open WaterAssi Island – the waters around this small island have plenty to offer for divers. There are some ancient amphorae and abundant marine life (groupers, octopi, barracudas, jackfish, stingrays, eels, sometimes sea turtles). This spot is exposed to strong currents. The maximum depth is 40 m.Location: Assi IslandType of dive: boat diveRequirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open WaterCanyon – a fantastic dive site which starts with a flat area at a depth of 10 m. After a few meters divers enter the canyon full of marine life (sepia, groupers, barracuda, jackfish, eels, etc.). The maximum depth is 40 m. At a depth of 25 m there is a shipwreck. She was a French cargo ship and sank in 1960.Location: Kas
Type of dive: boat diveRequirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open WaterFlying Fish Reef – this site is especially famous for the wreck of an Italian bomber with 3 propellers. The plane was attacked, fell down to the sea and sank in 1935. However, due to the depth (the maximum depth is 60 m) it is only suitable for advanced divers. Besides the wreck, divers may also admire abundant marine life including barracudas, groupers, octopi, eels and stingrays. This site is exposed to strong currents.Location: KasType of dive: boat diveSea bed: sandRequirements: CMAS 3 stars, BSAC Advanced DiverGurmenli Rocks – an interesting and easy dive site with rich underwater fauna and flora and beautiful rock formations. The maximum depth is 40 m.Location: 7 km of Kas harbourType of dive: boat diveSea bed: rockRequirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open WaterLight House – this site is especially known for the wreck that lies in this area. The wreck of an Ottoman shipwreck lies at a depth of 22 m. Despite the age the wreck is almost intact and has plenty to offer. Divers may see here some remains of ancient amphorae and other artifacts. There is also a reef in this area and plenty of fish such as large groupers.Location: Kas BayType of dive: boat diveRequirements: BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open WaterLikya – the wreck of a wooden boat lies at a depth of 27 m. This boat was originally used as a fishing vessel and then as a dive boat. There is no much marine life in this area, however, sometimes eels can be seen there.Location: near Kas harbourType of dive: boat diveSea bed: sandRequirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open WaterOasis Reef – this is a small reef with plenty of marine species such as eels, groupers, barracudas, seahorses and sepia. Sometimes even sea turtles can be seen in this spot. The maximum depth is 25 m.Location: KasType of dive: boat diveSea bed: sandRequirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open WaterPirate Cave – a spot for cave diving for both novice and advanced divers. The depth ranges from 10 to 32 m. At a depth of 25 m divers will sea a wreck. The cave gives shelter to many marine species (groupers, octopi, barracudas, etc.).Location: AlanyaType of dive: boat diveSea bed: rockRequirements: BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open Water