Dive sites in Muğla

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… 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… 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… 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,… 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… 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. 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. 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… 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… 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… 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. 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… 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,… 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… 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… Davutdere Wall Muğla Reef A wall dive; the depth increases quickly along the steep descent. 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. 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… 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… Fener (Bodrum) 5-20 m Muğla Reef The dive route around the lighthouse; it is also used for night diving. 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… 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… 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,… 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. 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… 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… 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. 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… Kamil Island 10-25 m Muğla Reef A dive made around the island off Sarıgerme; it has a rocky structure with hollows. 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. 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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. 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. 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… 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… Nar Island Muğla Reef The surroundings of a small island; a rocky bottom with hollows. 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. 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. 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… 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… 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.… Şeytanlı Wall 13-25 m Muğla Reef A wall dive; it takes its name from the rock formation in the area. 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. 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… 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… Tectonic Cove 12-30 m Muğla Reef A cove dive that takes its name from the fractured, tectonic-looking rock formations on the bottom. 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. 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… 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… 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… 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. Zoe Cave 17-30 m Muğla Cave One of the Sarıgerme – Aşı Cove caves. It requires cave diving experience.