Datca
The area around Datca has wonderful diving opportunities
with many sharks, dolphins and Mediterranean seals at
a depth of between 10-40m, especially around the islands
of Kara Incir.
There is a good
dive point off Esen Island, which is connected to Datca
harbour.
Marmaris
There are 52 diving points and a large selection of
ancient underwater ruins around the area of Marmaris,
including off the coast of Dis (33m),
Rodos, Kutuk, Burnu,
Cennet Island, Kadirga Feneri and Kargi Island. The steep
slope of the seabed off Cennet Island contains especially
beautiful plant and animal life.
Bodrum
Bodrum is famous for one of the greatest underwater museums
in the world. But it is also known for its
great diving opportunities with great depths,
colourful sea sponges and caverns. The east wall off Orak
Island, exceeding 100m in depth, is a diving haven with beautiful
rock formations in the shallow area, which can take easily
take a whole day to experience fully. The waters around Kargi
and Kocek islands, around 20-30m depth, contain antique ruins,
with sea creatures of all sizes and good for macro photography.
Catal Island and the coast off Gemitasi are also good dive
sites.