Dive sites in Turkey

19 Fathoms 25-40 m Balıkesir Reef The site takes its name from its depth; it runs from 25 metres down to 40. It is described as giving one… Three Rocks 13-24 m Balıkesir Reef A shallow site made up of five large rocks; 13 to 24 metres. Grouper and moray are abundant. 88 Rocks Izmir Reef It is described as one of the popular sites at Çeşme; a rocky structure. 9 Eylül Steamer 25 m Izmir Artificial reef A passenger steamer that ran for about 40 years in the Gulf of İzmir. In 2016 she was sunk to 25 metres… Abdi Reis Cove 0-33 m Muğla Reef The cove that divers call Akvaryum because of the clarity of the water. It runs from the surface down to 33 metres.… Ada Tepe Cape (Çapa) Muğla Reef The cape dive at the Ada Tepe locality; on the centre's list it also appears under the name “Çapa”. The local centre… Adabanko 20-30 m Aydın Reef Depth varies between 20 and 30 metres, with rich marine life and coral formations. Suited to intermediate-level divers. Adakule Cave Aydın Cave The cave-diving site of Kuşadası; it has sections that go down to 35 metres. Afkule 50 m Muğla Reef A wall dive on the Fethiye coast. The dive runs along a fissure of roughly 70 metres in the rock wall, among… Airbus A300 Aircraft Wreck (Kuşadası) 24 m Aydın Artificial reef An Airbus A300 passenger aircraft sunk as an artificial reef off Kuşadası. Because it was the first aircraft sunk at this scale,… Airbus A330 Aircraft Wreck (Saros) 18-30 m Edirne Artificial reef A former Onur Air passenger aircraft, sunk about one mile off İbrice Harbour on 14 June 2019 under the artificial reef project… Akkum Mersin Reef A cove on the Silifke shore; the camping and water-sports facilities in the area run diving activities. Note: some lists carry three… Aksu Cove 0-40 m Muğla Reef A cove running from the surface to 40 metres, with sections that suit every level. Byzantine-period amphorae lie in the deep section.… Akvaryum Wall 40-50 m Muğla Reef The wall section of the Akvaryum area; on the left side it drops steeply to 40-50 metres. While the cove section is… Akvaryum Cove (Fethiye) 10 m Muğla Reef A cove sheltered like a lagoon; maximum depth 10 metres. Suitable for every level. Orange sponges, sand fish, dusky grouper and octopus… Akvaryum Reef 20 m Muğla Reef The reef section of the Akvaryum area. It is a SEPARATE site from Akvaryum Cove and Akvaryum Wall; the three carry the… Akyar Cove 8-14 m Mersin Reef The bottom is sand and rock. At 14 metres a ridge running towards Kızkalesi can be followed; turning into the cove, dives… Alaybey Steamer 25 m Izmir Artificial reef One of the passenger steamers that served the Gulf of İzmir for many years. Together with the 9 Eylül Steamer, it was… Ali Reis Shallow 5-40 m Balıkesir Reef A broad shallow the size of a football pitch, dropping from 5 metres to 40. It hosts shoals of saddled bream and… Amphora Wall 6-25 m Muğla Reef Behind Karaada, the first reef begins at 16 metres. Amphora fragments are seen where the sandy bottom meets the wall dive; barracuda,… Amphora (Teos) Izmir Reef A site where amphora fragments are seen in the cracks in the rock; it is known for its grouper, which are used… Anfora Cove (Boğsak) Mersin Reef The cove between Boğsak and Dana Island. It is known for its clear water; a coast guard boat sunk for dive tourism… Ancient Anchor Muğla Reef It takes its name from the old anchors lying on the bottom; regional promotional material speaks of anchors two hundred years old.… Aqua Point 25 m Muğla Reef A site going down to 25 metres. Ancient anchors and amphora remains are seen in the deep section. Underwater cultural assets are… Arap Cape Istanbul Reef One of the cape dives named around Büyükada. Depth and route information has not been published; conditions should be assessed with the… Arıburnu Barge 28.5 m Çanakkale Wreck A barge-type boat lying in 28.5 metres off Arıburnu. The date it sank is unknown — it is one of the least… Arıburnu Lighter 18 m Çanakkale Wreck A lighter-type cargo boat. As the troops withdrawing from Arıburnu destroyed the material they could not take with them, this boat too… Treatment Ship Wreck 14 m Edirne Wreck The wreck of a water treatment ship at 14 metres. Because it is shallow it is a wreck dive that suits every… Armutlu Cape 30 m Muğla Reef A cape dive at the Armutlu locality. Regional promotional material speaks of very old amphorae at around thirty metres and of a… Armutlu South Shore Muğla Reef A route running along the southern shore of Armutlu. The local centre should be consulted for the depth profile and the entry… Armutlu Cove Muğla Reef The cove dive at the Armutlu locality. The centre's list holds three separate Armutlu routes, together with the cape and the southern… Aşı Cove Entrance Caves Muğla Cave The entrance section of the cave system; shallow and relatively wide. Aşı Cove Caves Muğla Cave The general route through the cave system in Aşı Cove; the Zoe, Betty and Soğuk Su caves are parts of this system. Aşıklar Cave (Alanya) 10-34 m Antalya Cave A cave dive on the Alanya shore. Asker Rock 12-33 m Edirne Reef A reef about 250 metres across, starting at 12 metres and dropping to 33. It is known for its large lobsters, and… Aslan Island Muğla Reef A dive made around the island off the Datça Peninsula. The local dive centre should be consulted for the route and depth. Ay Işığı (Kemer) Antalya Reef A site in Kemer reached from the shore or by boat; its sloping profile suits courses. It is known for the statue… Ayrık Taş (Eşek Island, Çeşme) 45 m Izmir Reef One of the dive sites around Eşek Island, named after its split-rock formation. Experienced divers can go down to 45 metres. Aziz Ağa Cove Muğla Reef A sheltered cove dive; it is used for training and check dives. Baca Cave 5-50 m Muğla Cave It is described as the best-known cave in Marmaris. Running from 5 metres down to 50, it serves divers in training and… Bakla Rocks (Bozcaada) 16 m Çanakkale Reef A dive area spread over a wide stretch; its rocks are an extension of the Sulubahçe reef. Balaban Island 30 m Muğla Reef A dive made as a full circuit around the island; maximum depth 30 metres. It suits intermediate and advanced levels; current and… Fishing Boat Wreck (Sığacık) Izmir Wreck One of the wreck routes in the area; it has sections suited to every level. Baracuda Reef 25 m Muğla Reef A reef dive going down to 25 metres. It suits advanced divers. It takes its name from the shoals of barracuda seen… Barakuda Reef (Kuşadası) 12-18 m Aydın Reef Colourful corals and a range of marine life at 12-18 metres; suited to beginner level. Barbonaksa Shallow 6-25 m Balıkesir Reef A shallow running from 6 metres down to 25. It is known for dense shoals of fish and is counted as ideal… West Shallow 11-40 m Balıkesir Reef A shallow running from 11 metres down to 40. The shallow section is open to inexperienced divers as well. Bayrak Island (Pina Reef) 35 m Antalya Reef Close to Kaş; a reef and wall site that takes its name from the pen shell colonies. The wall drops to 35… Bebek Rocks 44 m Çanakkale Reef One of the park's two reef sites; not a wreck but a natural formation. It holds hundreds of living species and goes… Besmi Island 42 m Antalya Reef A small, shoe-shaped island off Kaş. Turtles and barracuda can be seen here, and there is also a wreck with anchors around… Betty Cave 7-18 m Muğla Cave Part of the cave system in Aşı Cove; it also appears in regional guides under the name Five Fingers Cave. Boğsak Island Mersin Reef A small island off the İmamuşağı shore of Silifke, opposite Boğsak Cove. Its calm sea and clear visibility make it one of… Bozan Cape Muğla Reef A cape dive on the peninsula shore. Depth and route information has not been published; conditions should be assessed with the local… Bülent's Place 15-27 m Balıkesir Reef A hollowed rocky area between 15 and 27 metres. A range of fish species shelter in the hollows. Büyük Bango 4-32 m Muğla Reef A shallow about 20 minutes by boat from Bodrum harbour. Its top starts at 4 metres; it deepens in steps towards Bodrum,… Büyük İlyosta Outer Shallow 13-42 m Balıkesir Reef An outer shallow where an eight-metre wall drops away into deep water; 13 to 42 metres. The bottom fauna is rich. Büyük İlyosta Gavur Harbour 3-35 m Balıkesir Reef A harbour dive with sections suited to every level, running from 3 metres to 35. There are moray and crustaceans, and the… Büyük İlyosta North Face 10-27 m Balıkesir Reef From 10 to 27 metres; grouper dens, coral and historic anchors. Big Cave (Kaş) 32-40 m Antalya Cave A large cave with its roof at 32 metres and its floor dropping to 40. Because of the cave there is almost… Büyükeceli Mersin Reef A stretch of shore reached 3 kilometres past Yanışlı; regional guides refer to it as a significant scuba diving site. C-47 Dakota Aircraft Wreck (Akçakoca) 29 m Düzce Artificial reef A C-47 military transport aircraft, carried in pieces by truck from Kayseri Air Base, put back together in Düzce and sunk in… C-47 Dakota Aircraft Wreck (Bodrum) 16-33 m Muğla Artificial reef A Douglas C-47 Dakota transport aircraft, sunk as an artificial reef by the Bodrum Underwater Association in Paçoz Cove off Karaada on… C-47 Dakota Aircraft Wreck (Kaş) 22 m Antalya Artificial reef A Douglas C-47 Dakota transport aircraft sunk for dive tourism in 2009. It sits at 22 metres with its fuselage largely intact,… C-47 Dakota Aircraft Wreck (Kemer) Antalya Wreck The C-47 Dakota aircraft wreck off Kemer. Note: more than one C-47 has been sunk for dive tourism on Turkey's coasts —… C-47 Dakota Aircraft Wreck (Mordoğan) 18 m Izmir Artificial reef A C-47 transport aircraft that took part in the Cyprus operation, sunk as an artificial reef off Mordoğan for dive tourism. It… Genoese Harbour Breakwater 13-14 m Kocaeli Reef The historic breakwater structure at Kerpe. It runs from the surface down to thirteen or fourteen metres; because it is a historic… Çeti Suyu Reef Muğla Reef The reef dive at the Çeti Suyu locality. It can be planned together with the artificial wreck at the same spot. Çeti Suyu Artificial Wreck Muğla Wreck The artificial wreck at the Çeti Suyu locality. The type and size of the wreck and the date it was sunk have… Çiftlik Cape Muğla Reef The cape dive at the Çiftlik locality. On cape routes the current conditions can change during the day; the plan should be… Dalyan Cove (Fethiye) 10 m Muğla Reef A cove well suited to those new to diving; maximum depth 10 metres. Sea snails, colourful fish and sponges are dense on… Dana Island Mersin Reef An island holding the remains of an ancient settlement and shipyard. Anchors, wrecks and shore structures spanning the Bronze Age to the… Davutdere Wall Muğla Reef A wall dive; the depth increases quickly along the steep descent. Değirmendere Sunken City 18-55 m Kocaeli Wreck In the Marmara earthquake of 17 August 1999 the shoreline of Çınarlık Square in the Değirmendere neighbourhood sank into the sea; a… Deli Mehmet 19-45 m Balıkesir Reef It is described as the most chosen dive site at Ayvalık. It is known for two underwater peaks and the red coral… Despot Rocks Edirne Reef Rocks running along the cliffed shore of Gallipoli; reached from Güneyli Village. Deve Rock 14 m and deeper Antalya Reef It takes its name from the camel-shaped rock formation; there are sections with current and coral reefs. Dilek Cave Muğla Cave A cave on the Datça coastline, reached from the sea. Excursion boats also call here; cave diving requires separate training and equipment. Dilek Peninsula Aircraft Wreck (Kuşadası) ~30 m Aydın Wreck A single-engine propeller aircraft that came down in the sea after an engine failure about 30 years ago; both pilots survived. Divers… Dilvarda (East and West) 5-40 m Antalya Reef A dive site off Alanya with two faces, east and west. Dış Kalemlik Muğla Reef A dive made on the seaward-facing section of the Kalemlik locality. No published depth information exists. Domuz Çukuru Muğla Reef A locality on the Datça shore; one of the spots where boat tours stop for a swim. The local centre should be… Emin's Kumbara 18-35 m Balıkesir Reef A twin rock formation; 18 to 35 metres. There are grouper and shoals of pandora. Eşek Island (Çeşme) 20-60 m Izmir Reef The east wall runs between 20 and 40 metres; around the island the bottom drops to 50-60 metres. It is known for… Esen Island Muğla Reef An island at the breakwater exit of Datça harbour. Regional guides count it among the peninsula's best-known dive areas; being close to… Eski Knidos (Burgaz) Muğla Reef A dive made off the ancient settlement area at the Burgaz locality. Because it is an archaeological site, the route and the… Ezerbey Rocks 25-60 m Balıkesir Reef A rocky structure dropping from 25 metres to 60. Red and yellow corals, grouper and migratory fish species are seen. It is… Fener (Bodrum) 5-20 m Muğla Reef The dive route around the lighthouse; it is also used for night diving. Fener Island (Çeşme) 18 m Izmir Reef A colourful seabed at 18 metres; sponges and corals are dense, and with luck a seal may be seen. Fener Cape (Kaş) 3-38 m Antalya Reef The area around the lighthouse at the harbour entrance; its gradually deepening structure means it is used for training dives. Fener Shallow (Kemer) 3-18 m Antalya Reef Seven minutes from Kemer Marina; it suits every level. The area is covered with a large number of tunnels and rock formations,… Fenerüstü 3-20 m Muğla Reef The upper section of the Fener site; shallow and sheltered. Fok Cave (Fethiye) 10 m Muğla Cave A cave with a wide entrance; it takes eight divers at once with room to spare. With a maximum depth of 10… Fosforlu Cave (Alanya) 8-33 m Antalya Cave One of Alanya's 13 dive sites; a cave route aimed at experienced divers. Franco (Captain Franco) Wreck 26-44 m Çanakkale Wreck A 125-metre Greek-flagged cargo ship that carried raw asphalt material; unlike the park's 1915 wrecks, it is a modern wreck. It lies… Geçmiş Olsun Cape 25 m Balıkesir Reef A cape dropping to 25 metres. Large octopus and moray are seen; the current can be strong, and the plan should be… Göbektaşı 25 m Edirne Cave A cave area at 25 metres; the rocky structure holds a high variety of marine life. Gök Liman Cove (Akvaryum) Muğla Reef A small, shallow cove with a sandy bottom. It is known for the colourful sponges on its rock walls and its variety… Gök Liman Cove Wall (Akvaryum) Muğla Reef A route running along the rock wall of Gök Liman Cove. It offers a deeper profile than the dive in the shallow… Gök Liman Cove North Cape (Akvaryum) Muğla Reef The northern cape of Gök Liman Cove, which is known as Akvaryum. In the centre's list the cove appears as three separate… Güvercin Island (Kaş) Up to 28 m Antalya Reef An island dive that stands out for the clarity of the water. Güvercin Crevice Istanbul Reef A site that takes its name from the crevice in the rock. One of the four named dive sites around Büyükada; the… Güvercinada (Kuşadası) Aydın Reef Dives around the island that is the symbol of Kuşadası; it has sections that suit every level. Harmankaya 7-33 m Edirne Reef A reef that drops from 7 metres to 33 and meets the sand bottom; suitable for boat diving. Hayıtlı Cape 5-38 m Muğla Reef A reef with a rocky structure, dropping from 5 metres to 38. It is used both for training and for experienced diving,… Helles Barges 25 m Çanakkale Wreck Barge wrecks lying in 25 metres off Helles. The depth and the current mean the site requires advanced-level diving. Heybeli Islands Antalya Reef About 30 km west of Kaş, formed by two boomerang-shaped islands. There are two separate dive areas, inner and outer Heybeli. It… Hidayet Cove Archaeopark (Stone Henge) Up to 30 m Antalya Reef An underwater archaeopark area in Kaş; in regional records it also appears under the name Stone Henge. Underwater cultural assets are covered… HMS Hythe 72-74 m Çanakkale Wreck Built in 1905 as a passenger ferry, she was converted into an auxiliary minesweeper by the Royal Navy in 1914. On 28… HMS Louis 13 m Çanakkale Wreck A Laforey-class destroyer. During the Gallipoli campaign she collided with a tug, was damaged, drifted and grounded on the sand at Suvla,… HMS Majestic 18-23 m Çanakkale Wreck A Majestic-class battleship under the command of Captain Henry F. G. Talbot. She was torpedoed by the German submarine U-21 off Seddülbahir… HMS Triumph 72 m Çanakkale Wreck A Swiftsure-class battleship. She was torpedoed and sank on 25 May 1915 and is regarded as a war grave, with the 73… İblis Cape 22 m Muğla Reef A cape dive going down to 22 metres. Fragments of ancient amphorae lie on the bottom. Underwater cultural assets are covered by… İblis Cape Wall 8-18 m Muğla Reef The wall section of İblis Cape; it is planned separately from the cape dive. İblis Reef 8-10 m Muğla Reef The reef section around İblis Cape. It is planned as a separate route from the cape dive. İblis Shallow 3-30 m Muğla Reef The shallow section of the İblis area; it is used for check dives and safety stops. İbrice Rocks Edirne Reef The rocky area of the İbrice district used for training and examination dives. İbrice Harbour 8-10 m Edirne Reef It is described as the best-known dive base in Saros. At the harbour entrance there are two sites named Cennet and Cehennem;… İnce Burun Lighthouse 3-40 m Muğla Reef A wide depth range running from 3 metres down to 40. Rock masses in the form of underwater mountains give the site… İnce Kıyı Lighthouse Antalya Reef The rocky route around the lighthouse; it appears on the site list for the Kaş area. İncirli Island Amphorae 24-28 m Balıkesir Reef The section between 24 and 28 metres where amphora remains lie. Underwater cultural assets are covered by Law no. 2863; the remains… İncirli Island West Face 17-38 m Balıkesir Reef A rocky face between 17 and 38 metres. There are ancient amphorae at 24 metres, and the rocks are covered with white… İncirli Cave Muğla Cave An underwater den on the peninsula shore. Cave and den dives require separate training and equipment; the plan should be made with… İnönü Steamer Wreck 23-24 m Kocaeli Artificial reef A 26-metre former passenger steamer of Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, sunk on 24 December 2013 under the artificial reef project of the Karamürsel… Kabak Cove Reef 10-18 m Muğla Reef The reef section in Kabak Cove; separate from the tunnel route. Kabak Tunnel 11-18 m Muğla Reef The tunnel passage off Kabak Cove. Because of the enclosed space, a light source and experience are required. Kadınlar Denizi Reef Aydın Reef A reef known for its sea turtles and colourful fish; the clarity of the water gives long visibility. Kadırga Cove 0-40 m Muğla Reef A cove dropping from the surface to 38-40 metres. On its floor lie the remains of a Hellenistic-period shipwreck and an amphora… Kaleköy Harbour (Gökçeada) 4-8 m Çanakkale Reef The rocks outside the harbour at Kaleköy; of particular interest for night diving. Kalpazankaya Istanbul Reef A dive made at the Kalpazankaya locality of Burgazada. One of the island's two main named dive sites; the local centre should… Kamil Island 10-25 m Muğla Reef A dive made around the island off Sarıgerme; it has a rocky structure with hollows. Kamil Cave and Reef Aydın Cave A site where a cave section and a reef section sit together. It appears in a single source. Canyon (Kaş) 35 m Antalya Reef One of the landmark sites of Kaş. There are narrow passages between the rocks, steep walls and a cavern section; in its… Kara Island İncirli Face 19-32 m Balıkesir Reef The 19 to 32 metre band. There are historic anchors left from wrecks, and a high density of fish and crustaceans. Kara Island Yıldız Cove 20 m Balıkesir Reef A cove dive at around 20 metres. There are amphora and anchor remains, and moray and grouper are seen. Kara Taş (Üç Taş) 3-55 m Muğla Reef It takes its name from three large rocks rising from the sandy bottom; the rocks are some eight metres high. The wall… Karaada — Aksona Cape 3-45 m Muğla Reef The south-eastern cape of Karaada. The profile begins at 3 metres from the shore, drops first to around 20 metres and then,… Karaada — Delikli Cave 20-45 m Muğla Cave Two separate underwater caves in the middle of Karaada, on the side facing Kos. One of the entrances is at 12 metres;… Karaada — Kaçakçı Cove 40-50 m (cave) Muğla Reef One of the coves of Karaada. Behind a shallow entrance there is a cave system dropping to 40-50 metres, which is why… Karaada South Tip 18-26 m Muğla Reef The wall dive at the southern tip of Karaada. This is the site that appears in some sources as “Karaada Güney Duvarı… Karacaören Island Muğla Reef A dive made around Karacaören Island, between Fethiye and Ölüdeniz. The island holds more than one route, with wall, reef and canyon… Karacaören Amphora Site 14-27 m Muğla Reef A dive site around Karacaören Island off Fethiye where amphorae dated to the Hellenistic period (about 300 BC) are found. Regional dive… Karacaören North Wall Canyon 18-30 m Muğla Reef A canyon route running along the wall on the northern face of the island. A choice for those who like wall dives. Karacaören Reef 8-30 m Muğla Reef The reef section around Karacaören Island. It is known for its rocky bottom and coral formations. Karagöz Cape 33 m Balıkesir Reef A cape known for its clear water; on the rocky slope dropping to 33 metres there are deep hollows and large conger… Karaincir Islands 10-40 m Muğla Reef A group of islets off the peninsula. Regional guides describe the waters around them as running between ten and forty metres, where… Karataş Cape Muğla Reef A cape dive on the peninsula shore. At capes the current changes with the shoreline and the wind; the local centre should… Kargı Island 5-36 m Muğla Reef The dive site in the Bodrum area closest to the island of Kos (İstanköy); there are about 3.5 nautical miles between them.… Kargı Cove Muğla Reef A cove a few kilometres from the centre of Datça, sheltered from the wind by steep slopes. Because of its still water,… Kargı Cove South Cape Muğla Reef The cape at the southern end of Kargı Cove. Unlike the sheltered inner part of the cove it faces open water; conditions… Karides Hollow 28 m Muğla Reef It is regarded as one of the best walls in Fethiye; maximum depth 28 metres. It takes its name from the shrimp… Kartal Rocks Kocaeli Reef A rocky area near Kerpe; it can be dived by entering from the shore. One of the sites used in work presenting… Kaşkaval Cape (Gökçeada) 30 m Çanakkale Reef Where clear water meets the rocks; the island's first deep-diving area. Keçi Island Lighthouse 8-38 m Muğla Reef A profile that starts at 8-10 metres and drops to 38; it suits experienced divers. Large fish, lobster, moray eel and octopus… Kefken Island Kocaeli Reef Turkey's only inhabited island in the Black Sea. Diving in the area begins at Kerpe Cove and continues along the Kefken and… Kel Cape Muğla Reef A cape dive on the peninsula shore. At capes the current can change in direction and strength; conditions should be assessed with… Kemer Underwater Sculpture Museum 12 m Antalya Artificial reef A route made up of sculptures placed underwater off Kemer; it also works as an artificial reef. Kerbela 30-65 m Balıkesir Reef The rocks begin at 30 metres and drop to 65. A site for experienced divers. Red fan corals and gorgonian forests are… Kerpe Canyon 10 m Kocaeli Reef A canyon formation roughly ten metres high; among the dives made from a boat. Rays, mullet, horse mackerel and red mullet native… Kerpe Cove Kocaeli Reef A sheltered cove, closed to the north wind. On the bottom there are Roman-period harbour remains, seagrass meadows, canyon and cave formations;… Kesikköprü Dam Lake 29-30 m Ankara A reservoir built on the Kızılırmak between 1959 and 1966 for irrigation and power. It is about 29-30 metres deep and there… Kiremitlik 25 m Edirne Reef A structure passing from a sandy bottom into a rocky area; 25 metres deep, with turquoise water and a rich bottom habitat. Kiriş Akvaryum Cove 12 m Antalya Reef A cove called Akvaryum because of its clear water; it is in the Kiriş area. Kiriş Cave Cove 18 m Antalya The cove with caves in the Kiriş area. Kırıktaş (Alanya) 5-20 m Antalya Reef One of Alanya's 13 dive sites. Kızıl Island Lighthouse 8-15 m Muğla Reef A dive made around the lighthouse of Kızıl Island, at the entrance to the Gulf of Fethiye. The profile starts at 8… Kızıl Island Canyon 12 m Muğla Reef The second site around Kızıl Island. With a maximum depth of 12 metres it is open to every level. At the end… Kızkalesi Cape 3-20 m Mersin Reef A site that begins at rock and has a deep sandy structure; it runs from 3 metres down to 20 metres and… Kocaburun 12-17 m Muğla Reef Twelve metres on the western face of the cape and seventeen on the eastern; it is known for its shoals of dusky… Kocadağ 14 m and deeper Balıkesir Reef A shallow used for training dives; it begins at 14 metres, and octopus are seen in its deeper section. Köçek Island 8-34 m Muğla Reef A very small rocky island. The dive is made at three levels: a rocky bottom at 8-10 metres, a second ledge at… Kömür Cove Edirne Reef A sheltered cove; the rocks deepen in steps. It is known for its turquoise water and its campsite. Korsan Cave (Alanya) 10-32 m Antalya Cave It is described as Alanya's most popular dive site, known for its historic atmosphere and natural formations. It suits both experienced divers… Küçük Bango 5-30 m Muğla Reef A second shallow about 200 metres from Büyük Bango towards Bodrum. Its top is at 5-6 metres; all four sides drop steeply… Küçükkemikli Barges 30 m Çanakkale Wreck Barges used to carry troops, munitions and animals ashore after the landings. The 17.5-metre wreck lies at Küçükkemikli in 30 metres. Tower (Ayvalık) Balıkesir Reef One of the dive sites Ayvalık Alan Başkanlığı counts by name, among the 60 in the area. The local dive centres should… Kumbaros Istanbul Reef One of the livelier dive sites around Burgazada. Regional sources write that underwater life is striking here, particularly on night dives. Kurşun Cape 20 m and deeper Istanbul Reef The cape at the south-eastern tip of Büyükada. Regional sources count it among İstanbul's richest dive sites: there are soft coral beds… Kurt 3 Wreck 7-14 m Muğla Wreck A wreck dive in the Fethiye area. The wreck's record and the date it was sunk have not been published in publicly… Kurt Cape 3-30 m Muğla Reef A cape dive; rocky structure with the depth increasing in steps. Kütük Cape 0-52 m Muğla Reef A wall dive; it runs from the surface down to 52 metres and is one of the deepest sites in Marmaris. Depth… Kuyuluköy Balıkesir Reef An area known for its clear water and its large white rocks; the rocks host rich marine life. Lego Hill 5-45 m Izmir Reef A wall rising in the middle of a sandy bottom; it is known for its hollows and for the way the wall… Light House Wall (Kalkan) Antalya Reef A wall dive on the Kalkan side; it appears in regional records under its English name. Lycian Wall 12-30 m Muğla Reef A wall dive on the southern shore of Fethiye. The steep descent and the depth bands are pronounced. Lundy 27 m Çanakkale Wreck Built in England as a fishing vessel, she was requisitioned in the war and put to minesweeping. The 188-ton ship sank while… M48 Tank Wreck (Kaş) 15-20 m Antalya Artificial reef A 45-ton, 1960-model US-built M48 tank that Antalya Valiliği obtained from the Turkish Armed Forces. In May 2017 it was lowered for… Mağaralı Outer Shallow 12 m and deeper Balıkesir Reef A shallow known for its large octopus; it begins at 12 metres and suits every level. Mağaralı Cape 34 m Balıkesir Reef A cape dropping to 34 metres. Seabream and octopus are dense, and the hollows make a home for young conger eels. Mania Net 30 m Çanakkale Submarine net A steel net system strung to block submarine passage. One of the sections that survives today lies at 30 metres in Akbaş… Mapus Cove Muğla Reef A cove dive on the peninsula shore. On cove dives the depth generally increases from the shore outwards; the local centre should… Marcus Caves Muğla Cave A route passing through several cave entrances one after another; it requires cave experience. Maria Delle Vittorie and Vincenzo Florio 7 m Çanakkale Wreck Two separate wrecks at 7 metres off Tekke Cape. Published information about their history is limited; they are among the least studied… Marta Cove Istanbul Reef One of the cove dives named around Burgazada. Depth and route information has not been published; conditions should be assessed with the… Masa Rock (At Mezarlığı) Istanbul Reef A rock site at the At Mezarlığı locality. Regional writing refers to it as an enjoyable dive because of the shore structure;… Masséna and Saghalien Ship Remains 7 m Çanakkale Wreck The French battleship Masséna was towed from Toulon and deliberately sunk on 9 November 1915 in Ertuğrul Cove (V Beach), alongside the… Minesweeper Wreck (Twin Cove) 58 m Çanakkale Wreck A ship of about 60 metres, built as a fishing trawler and converted into a minesweeper by the British in the First… Melina Island West Face 3-37 m Balıkesir Reef A wide band running from 3 metres down to 37, with sections suited to every level. There are large hollows and a… Mermer Cape (Bozcaada) 15 m Çanakkale Reef A cape where high rocks form a natural harbour; it is used as the dive area on windy days. Mersincik Wall Muğla Reef A wall dive at the Mersincik locality on the northern shore of the peninsula. In the centre's site list it also appears… Mesudiye Battleship 9-12 m Çanakkale Wreck The largest armoured ship of the Ottoman navy; she was built in the 1870s and had her weapons and machinery renewed in… Minare Rock Edirne Reef A column-shaped rock rising from the seabed. It suits deep diving and requires experience. Minnoş Island and Reefs 7-30 m Edirne Reef An island 15 metres high and the reefs around it; there is a steep wall structure and the reefs lie between 7… Monem Wreck 18 m Izmir Wreck A cargo ship built in 1956. Having come to the end of its working life, it sank off Çeşme in November 2004… Moskof Cave Muğla Cave An underwater den on the peninsula shore. Cave and den dives require separate training and equipment; the plan should be made with… Mustafa Reef Aydın Reef A reef off Kuşadası. It appears in a single source; the local centre should be consulted for detail. Nar Island Muğla Reef The surroundings of a small island; a rocky bottom with hollows. Neptün Reef 12-30 m Antalya Reef It is described as one of the best-known reefs in Kaş, and holds several depth bands. Seahorses, rays and sharks may be… Oasis Reef 16 m and deeper Antalya Reef A reef whose shallow structure suits beginner level; there are coral formations and a wide variety of fish. Öksüz Island 7-35 m Antalya Reef A dive made around the island between Kaş and Kalkan. Orak Island 30-70 m Muğla Reef An island at the mouth of the Gökova Gulf. Rock walls run from 3 metres down to 30; the cave at 32-34… Paçoz Cove 6-30 m Muğla Reef A cove dive; mixed sandy and rocky bottom. Pamucak Reef Aydın Reef The reef off Pamucak; with sections that suit every level, it is also used for training dives. Paris II Wreck 33 m Antalya Wreck A First World War ship of 50 metres and 551 gross tons, carrying six anti-aircraft guns and two torpedo tubes. She was… Pati Wreck 5-12 m Antalya Wreck A wreck dive in the Kemer area. It appears on the site list of the Antalya Sualtı Derneği. Peksimet Island 18-30 m Muğla Reef A dive that can be planned as a full circuit around the island. Piramit 30 m Muğla Reef An advanced-level site going down to 30 metres. Daylight falling in through an opening in the rock mass is described as the… Poyraz Cove (Karaada) 5-35 m Muğla Reef The cove on the Poyraz side of Karaada; it has deeper parts and sections suited to cave diving. Rambo Cave 13 m Antalya Cave At 20 minutes by boat from the harbour it is the farthest site in the area, at 13 metres near Kleopatra Beach.… Coast Guard Boat Wreck (Sığacık) Izmir Wreck A coast guard boat sunk for dive tourism; it also works as an artificial reef. Şahin Cape 9-22 m Muğla Reef A cape dive running from 9 metres to 22. Fragments of ancient amphorae can be seen in the rocky structure. Sponges, starfish… Şahin Yuvası Muğla Reef A route that appears on the centre's site list. No published depth or description exists; the local centre should be consulted for… Sakarya Wreck (Kalkan) 35-60 m Antalya Wreck A Turkish-built ship said to have sunk in the 1940s. She lies in three sections at 35-60 metres off İnce Burun, south-east… Sam Cave (Mavi Mağara) 8-10 m Muğla Cave A cave in the Aşı Cove area; it is also known as Mavi Mağara because of the light that falls inside. Sancaklı Cove Muğla Reef A cove dive; its sheltered structure gives it sections open to every level. Sandal Rock Muğla Reef A site that takes its name from the rock formation on the bottom. No published depth information exists; the local centre should… Sargos Rock Istanbul Reef A rock site that takes its name from the sargo. One of the named dive sites around Büyükada. Sarı Liman Island Muğla Reef A dive made around the island at the Sarı Liman locality. The centre's list holds two separate Sarı Liman routes, together with… Sarı Liman Cove Muğla Reef The cove dive at the Sarı Liman locality. Sheltered coves are used as alternative routes on windy days. Sarı Mehmet Cape 5-21 m Muğla Reef The cape and cove between Turunç and İçmeler. It has a rocky structure between 5 and 21 metres and is used both… Sarıyarlar 10 m Muğla Reef A site open to every level, with a maximum depth of 10 metres. Canyon-shaped rock formations give the route its main character.… Saros Tank Wreck 10 m Edirne Artificial reef A battle tank sunk to 10 metres off Gökçetepe Village under the artificial reef project of Edirne Valiliği, the Turkish Underwater Sports… Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Aircraft Wreck 55-71 m Antalya Wreck An Italian torpedo bomber nicknamed "Sparviero" (sparrowhawk). It was shot down by anti-aircraft fire while bombing the island of Meis (Kastellorizo) in… Sedef Island — closed to diving Istanbul Wreck An island on the eastern edge of the Princes' Islands. It is CLOSED TO DIVING because of the Byzantine-period wreck around it.… Şeytanlı Wall 13-25 m Muğla Reef A wall dive; it takes its name from the rock formation in the area. SG 118 Coast Guard Boat 20 m Aydın Artificial reef A boat built in Germany in 1959 and handed to the Gendarmerie General Command as a coast protection boat in 1965. Donated… SG-120 Coast Guard Boat Wreck (Kemer) 30 m Antalya Artificial reef A German-built coastguard boat from 1948, sunk to 30 metres at the Üç Adalar (Three Islands) site off Tekirova in 2007 for… Sıçan Island Antalya Reef With its sheltered cove and small island, a site suited to beginner-level divers and snorkellers. Visibility is high and there is no… Sığacık Canyon 5-35 m Izmir Reef The canyon running between Killik Cape and Sırtlan Cape. It holds blue-green algae, seagrass and coralline habitat. SMS Breslau (Midilli) 76 m Çanakkale Wreck A Magdeburg-class light cruiser of the Imperial German Navy; in August 1914 she passed to the Ottoman Navy and was renamed Midilli.… Soğuk Cave (Fethiye) 20 m Muğla Cave A cave where a freshwater spring meets the sea. The sudden drop in water temperature, and the blurred layer the two waters… Soğuk Su Cave (Aşı Cove) 3-10 m Muğla Cave A cave in Aşı Cove; freshwater seepage makes the water temperature drop noticeably inside. It is a SEPARATE site from Soğuk Mağara… Sömbeki Cape Muğla Reef A cape dive; with its rocky structure and sections open to current it suits experienced divers. SS Carthage (CGT) 60-85 m Çanakkale Wreck A French passenger-cargo ship of about 123 metres, built in Newcastle in 1910; in the war she was armed and used for… SS Milo 5-7 m Çanakkale Wreck Built in 1865 as a steam passenger ship. She was taken into naval service in the First World War and used to… St. Didier Wreck (Sosyete Batığı) 18-30 m Antalya Wreck A French ship that sank during the Second World War, known locally as the “Sosyete Batığı”. Off Kaleiçi Marina her hull lies… Sulubahçe Reef (Bozcaada) 20 m Çanakkale Reef The reef dive of Bozcaada; the rocks at Bakla Rocks are an extension of this reef. Susanoğlu 9 m Mersin Reef Going 100 metres out from Susanoğlu by boat and descending to 9 metres, a ridge one kilometre long is seen on the… Taş Island 30 m Balıkesir Reef A rocky island dive dropping to 30 metres; octopus and a range of fish species. TCG 115 Coast Guard Boat 20-30 m Muğla Artificial reef A boat donated by the Coast Guard Command to the Bodrum Underwater Association (BOSAD) and sunk as an artificial reef on 16… TCG Pınar 1 20-30 m Muğla Artificial reef A tanker of 37 metres in length and 7 metres in beam, which entered service with the Turkish navy in 1939. The… TCSG 121 Coast Guard Boat Muğla Artificial reef The first Turkish-type coastguard boat, of 150 tons, built at Gölcük Shipyard. After it went out of service it was sunk as… TCSG 122 Coast Guard Boat Wreck (Saros) 40 m Edirne Artificial reef A coastguard boat sunk in the Gulf of Saros, off Mecidiye Village and İbrice Harbour, in 2014 under ESTAB's artificial reef project.… TCSG 68 Coast Guard Vessel 30 m Izmir Artificial reef A Turkish Coast Guard vessel laid down at Taşkızak Shipyard in 1982 and launched in 1983. She served in many operations, including… TCSG-119 Coast Guard Boat 33 m Antalya Artificial reef A coastguard boat. After she was taken out of service she was sunk as an artificial reef in the Neptün area of… Tek Taş Muğla Reef A dive made around a single rock formation rising from the bottom. Depth and route information has not been published; the local… Tekağaç Cape (Didim) Aydın Reef The cape at the western end of the peninsula; it is known for its rocky structure and carries the remains of a… Tekke Cove (W Beach) Wrecks Çanakkale Wreck Tekke Cove is a small cove at the south-western tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula, just south of Tekke Burnu. On 25 April… Tectonic Cove 12-30 m Muğla Reef A cove dive that takes its name from the fractured, tectonic-looking rock formations on the bottom. Telgraf Cape 5-18 m Izmir Reef A cape dive; a rocky structure with a stepped increase in depth. Teos Corner Izmir Reef It is described as one of the best-known routes at Sığacık; with its deep canyon walls and hollows it suits both sport… Capsized Barge (Ters Barç) 54 m Çanakkale Wreck A steel-hulled barge 17.4 metres long and 6.5 metres wide, lying upside down at 54 metres. The wooden deck has rotted away… Tokmaklar 35-65 m Balıkesir Reef A deep site whose top begins at 30-35 metres and continues to 65; aimed at experienced divers. There are red coral and… Toplar Cape Tunnel Edirne Reef A wall dive; the tunnel section runs about 15 metres horizontally at a depth of around 3 metres. Sponge and coral formations… Tunnel (Kaş) 18 m Antalya Reef A tunnel passage suited to open water diving; large marine life, coral reefs and sand slopes. Tunnels (Fethiye) 10-20 m Muğla Reef A route passing through several tunnel formations one after another; the depth is between 10 and 20 metres. Natural light entering the… Turgut's Place 30 m Muğla Reef The site regional guides refer to as the deepest dive in Fethiye; it goes down to 30 metres. Because of the depth… Turunç Spring Muğla Reef One of the dive routes in the Gulf of Fethiye; close to the shore and sheltered in structure. Tuzla Steamer 10 m Çanakkale Wreck The Tuzla, a paddle steamer of the Şirket-i Hayriye ferry company, was sunk by a British submarine while carrying wounded soldiers and… U-20 German Submarine 23 m Sakarya Wreck One of the submarines Nazi Germany sent to the Black Sea. Because the Montreux Convention closed the straits to warships, six submarines… U-23 German Submarine 40 m Istanbul Wreck One of the six submarines known as “Hitler's lost fleet”; she shares her story with U-20. She was scuttled by her crew… Three Tunnels 30 m Muğla Reef A site that takes its name from three separate tunnel formations. Maximum depth 30 metres. Because of the enclosed passages it is… Ürkek Taş Muğla Reef A site that takes its name from the rock formation on the bottom. Depth and route information has not been published; the… Üst Poyraz Muğla Reef The upper section of Poyraz Cove; its shallow start is used for check dives. Uzunca Island West Slope Muğla Reef The dive on the western slope of Uzunca Island. One of the four Uzunca Island routes on the centre's list; the local… Uzunca Island East Slope Muğla Reef A route running along the eastern slope of Uzunca Island. One of the four Uzunca Island dives on the centre's list. Uzunca Island North Slope Muğla Reef A route running along the north-facing slope of Uzunca Island. Which slope is dived is chosen according to the wind on the… Uzunca Island Reef Muğla Reef The reef dive around Uzunca Island. In the centre's route list the island appears as four dives: the reef and three separate… Vapur Shallow 13-20 m Balıkesir Reef A shallow with a sandy top and rocky sections here and there; the depth is between 13 and 20 metres. A site… Yalnız Island West Face 18-35 m Balıkesir Reef A wall on rocky ground dropping from 18 metres to 35. Crustaceans and a range of bottom fish are dense here. Artificial Reef (Alanya) Antalya Artificial reef The artificial reef area that appears on Alanya's site list. The record “Sahil Güvenlik Batığı (Alanya)” found in some lists probably belongs… Yassı Island (Datça) Muğla Reef A dive made around the islet off the peninsula. On island dives the wind direction decides which slope is used. Yassıkaya Island Shallow entry, deep bottom Muğla Reef A small rocky island at the southern tip of Karaada, 300-400 metres from Aksona Cape. Its structure runs from a shallow start… Yatak Island (Çeşme) 40 m Izmir Reef A maximum of 40 metres, with a cave of 8-10 metres inside it. It suits both macro and wide-angle photography. Yazılı Kaya 3-32 m Muğla Reef On the open-sea side of Yıldız Adası, a site running from 3 metres down to 30-32. It holds large rocks and steep… Yelken Island West Face 21-36 m Balıkesir Reef A rocky slope dropping from 21 metres to 36. Crustaceans and tube worms are plentiful, and it is often chosen for underwater… New Caves 7-25 m Muğla Cave A group of caves added to the regional guides later. Yolluca Island Muğla Reef A dive made around the island off the Datça Peninsula. The islands and islets are where the area's reef dives are concentrated. Yumurta Island Lodos Cape 22-28 m Balıkesir Reef Historic anchors and amphorae at 22 to 28 metres, with grouper and shoals of seabream. Zoe Cave 17-30 m Muğla Cave One of the Sarıgerme – Aşı Cove caves. It requires cave diving experience.