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Dive sites in Balıkesir

31 dive sites · Balıkesir Every site carries a badge naming the source it rests on

Wrecks, natural reefs and artificial reef areas along Turkey's coasts and inland waters, in one list. Filter by province, type and depth. The depth band is taken from the deepest figure on record and exists only for sites whose source states a depth — nothing here is estimated.

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Province
All 289 Ankara 1 Antalya 38 Aydın 12 Balıkesir 31 Çanakkale 27 Düzce 1 Edirne 15 Istanbul 10 Izmir 17 Kocaeli 7 Mersin 8 Muğla 121 Sakarya 1
Type
All 31 Reef 31 Cave 0 Wreck 0 Artificial reef 0 Submarine net 0
Depth
All 31 Up to 10 m 0 11–20 m 4 21–30 m 8 31–40 m 12 Deeper than 40 m 5

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The full Balıkesir diving guide — with the authorized centers there and the district breakdown.

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. 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… 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. 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 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. 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… Emin's Kumbara 18-35 m Balıkesir Reef A twin rock formation; 18 to 35 metres. There are grouper and shoals of pandora. 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… 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… 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… 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. 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… 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… 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. 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… Kuyuluköy Balıkesir Reef An area known for its clear water and its large white rocks; the rocks host rich marine life. 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. 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… Taş Island 30 m Balıkesir Reef A rocky island dive dropping to 30 metres; octopus and a range of fish species. 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… 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. 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… Yumurta Island Lodos Cape 22-28 m Balıkesir Reef Historic anchors and amphorae at 22 to 28 metres, with grouper and shoals of seabream.

Diving guides by province

Each province page lists its dive sites with their depths, the authorized centers there, and how those centers split across districts.

Ankara 1 site Antalya 38 sites Aydın 12 sites Balıkesir 31 sites Çanakkale 27 sites Düzce 1 site Edirne 15 sites Istanbul 10 sites Izmir 17 sites Kocaeli 7 sites Mersin 8 sites Muğla 121 sites Sakarya 1 site

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