Kusadasi is a beach resort town which lies in the province of Aydin on the west coast of Turkey. It lies on the Aegean Coast and diving in the Aegean Sea means calm, clear waters filled with an array of different diving experiences. There are a high number of dive centres and dive resorts here which offer top quality diving experiences in these clear waters to see the unique and exciting underwater sites. This area is ideal for divers starting off their diving journey while doing dive courses or more experienced divers wanting to explore the different sites such as caves and caverns, the submerged airplane wreck and even historical sites. There will something to spark just about any divers interests here.
The main attractive feature of the underwater world here are the impressive rocky formations which come in many forms. Whether it be rocky reefs which also include some large boulders and pinnacles. These rocky formations also come in the shape of thrilling caves and different kinds of caverns and tunnels. Some of the more unique dive sites here are Pumacak Reef which is a hot spring dive site and there are also many historical artefacts to be admired here. Aside from rocky formation, there are also many areas of seagrass here. The large majority of the dive sites are reached by boat.
Diving in Kusadasi is possible year round but there are some differences in temperatures above, and below the water. The climate of Kusadasi ranges between 33°C in the midst of the summer and drops down to 14°C in the winter months between December and February. These months are also the rainiest months, however, diving is still possible. Water temperatures range between 16°C and 26°C. The visibility in this region is above average with an average of 20 metres and much more on the best days.
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