Kas, a charming coastal town in the southwest of Turkey, is a diver’s paradise nestled along the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Known for its crystal-clear visibility, often reaching up to 40 meters/131 feet, Kas offers an exceptional diving experience that stands out in the Antalya Region. Divers can explore fascinating underwater ruins such as Aperlay, Kekova, and Antiphellos, which transport them back to ancient times. These submerged cities, coupled with an array of shipwrecks, caves, tunnels, and canyons, present thrilling opportunities for both novice and seasoned divers.
Marine life in Kas is as vibrant as its historical sites. The waters teem with an array of species like octopuses, sea turtles, and lobsters, adding a splash of color to the rocky formations and wrecks. The town boasts numerous dive centers and resorts, providing well-guided excursions that cater to various skill levels, with options for shore, boat, and even liveaboard diving. Whether you're interested in deep dives or leisurely courses, Kas promises an unforgettable underwater adventure, making it a must-visit destination for any diving enthusiast.
There are two main types of diving that attract most divers: overhead environment diving and diving into history, which includes exploring wrecks and historical artifacts. The two most thrilling dive sites are aptly named The Tunnel and The Canyon. These sites offer exciting caves, caverns, tunnels, and canyons for divers to explore, and they are often inhabited by a wide array of species. Other dive sites feature shipwrecks, plane wrecks, and historical artifacts such as anchors and amphorae. All the dive sites are located offshore and can be reached by boat. Additionally, there are wrecks lying deeper than 50 meters/164 feet, which are ideal for technical divers to explore.
One factor which makes this a popular diving destination is that divers can dive here throughout the year due to the warm, and generally dry climate. The best diving season is between April and October due to warm weather and warm water conditions and the best visibility which averages around 25 meters/82 feet with multiple dive sites reaching over 40 meters/131 feet of visibility. The water temperature ranges between 18°C/64°F in the winter up to 27°C/81°F in the midst of summer. The least popular months to dive are December and January due to a short rainy season which may affect visibility. Air temperatures here range between 21°C–33°C/70°F–91°F.
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