Explore Kusadasi
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.
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Diving in Kusadasi
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.
Top Wildlife Sightings in Kusadasi
The combination of the different underwater topography attracts a variety of different marine species that make this their home. The waters are filled with large schools of fish such as Turkish Wrasse and many other reef fish, and on lucky days divers will see a large school of Barracuda swim by. The rocky reefs have many cracks and crevices which hide different species of Octopus Sea Starts, Sea Slugs and Sea Cucumbers. Some of the larger species spotted here include large Groupers and on the best day divers can spot a Monk Seal.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 300
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Lionfish
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Total number of species: 100
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Parrotfish
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Pufferfish
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Total number of species: 250
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Scorpionfish
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Clownfish
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Sand Eel
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Total number of species: 90
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Angelfish
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Porcupinefish
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Bannerfish
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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species: 25
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Boxfish
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The best Months to Dive in Kusadasi
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.
