Explore Muğla

Muğla, a captivating region on Turkey's southwestern coast, offers a diving experience that seamlessly blends natural beauty with rich history. With its shores graced by the Mediterranean Sea, Muğla is a diver's paradise, boasting a diverse array of dive sites and marine life. The calm, warm waters invite exploration from April to November, with temperatures ranging from 18°C/64°F in April to a balmy 31°C/88°F in the peak of summer. Visibility ranges between 10 and 20 meters, ensuring clear views of the vibrant underwater world.

The region is dotted with dive centers and resorts, providing easy access to renowned locations like Fethiye, Bodrum, and Marmaris. Diving here offers something for everyone, from thrilling cavern and penetrable wreck dives to colorful reefs brimming with marine life. Historical artifacts lie scattered across the seabed, adding an intriguing element to the dives. Divers can choose from various styles, including liveaboards, day trips, or even shore dives, ensuring a tailored experience for every adventurer.

Places to Explore

Sarigerme

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Sarigerme is a beach town located in the south west of Turkey, in the Muğla Region. Its coasts border on the Mediterranean Sea. There is just one dive centre in Sarigerme, but the guides here know the waters better than anyone. The dive sites off the coast are shallower and in calm waters, so the ideal location for dive courses or for relaxing dives to admire the high abundance of marine life here. If divers prefer liveaboards, there are also a few which visit this region. One of the highlights here are the caves; this region is home to some of the deepest marine caves in Turkey.

Oludeniz

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Oludeniz is a resort village which lies in the Muğla Region on the south west coast of Turkey. This destination is known for its famous blue lagoon and the long stretch of white sandy beaches. The dive centres which dive here are located just outside Oludeniz. They offer dive courses in these calm waters as well as guided dives to the best spots. There are a variety of types of dives to be done including diving into history in the dive sites scattered with historical artefacts, steep drop offs and coral walls, caverns and canyons, reefs and more!

Marmaris

Marmaris is a resort town which lies in the Muğla Region, on the south west, Mediterranean coast of Turkey. This town is known for its turquoise waters, pebbly beaches and its bustling nightlife. There are multiple dive centres in Marmaris which have experienced guides to take divers to the best diving spots in the region. If divers prefer spending their diving holiday on a liveaboard, there are also some options for that here. This is an ideal location for experienced divers as well as novice divers and those wanting to take dive courses. Diving here is a combination of thrilling dives in caverns and tunnels, relaxing dives over the top of reefs or sandy bottoms and the chance to dive into history and spot historical artefacts. There is something for everyone here.

Fethiye

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Fethiye is a port city located on the south west coast, in the Muğla Region, of Turkey. Its coast lies on the Mediteranean Sea and the waters here are known for being coloured a vibrant blue. The coast, as well as the islands lying just offshore, are popular locations for day trips and diving. There are a handful of diving centres here which will show divers the best that these waters have to offer. The dive sites lie approximately 40 minutes from the port and there are numerous different types of dives to be done for divers of all levels. There are caverns, wrecks, reefs and shallow dive sites perfect for dive courses. The clear, calm waters and different underwater experiences are what attracts divers to this region.

Daylan

Dalyan is a town which lies on the Dalyan River which is located just inland from Turkey’s south west coast. Its coast borders the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the diving is done in the Dalyan Strait region. The one and only dive centre here will provide divers with full days of exciting diving experiences, visiting the underwater cave, the steep drop offs, the coral reefs and coral pinnacles, the shallow seagrass dive sites and show divers the high abundance of marine life that inhabits these waters.

Bodrum

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Diving in Bodrum is very popular because of all the marine life and some great wreck diving.

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★★★★★ C47 Dakota UÇAK BATIĞI

C-47 Dakota is a military plane wreck with a length of 20m and wing width of 30m. It was sunk by BOSAD in 2007. Its depth starts at 19m and descends to 33m. In 2010 the wreck was broken into two pieces and the body/tail part drifted deeper. The left engine was also broken as she was moving.

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★★★★★ Big Reef

The most beautiful and fascinating dive site in Bodrum. Big Reef has all the diving opportunities in it. The depth starts at 7m (25 ft). Divers can use the anchor chain for an easy descent to the top of the reef. lt has a wall that faces Black Island and drops straight down from 7 meters to 34 meters.

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★★★★☆ Kargı Island

Kargı Island is 50 min away and to the west of Bodrum, close to Akyarlar. The island is between Cos Island and Bodrum peninsula. Mostly there is a strong current, but this also brings rich wildlife to the dive site. Suitable for experienced divers only. The deep and strenuous conditions may be challenging.

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★★★★☆ TCG Pinar-1 (Wreck)

The TCG Pinar 1 was a Navy Coastguard water carrying ship. It has been sunk by BOSAD (Bodrum Sualtı Derneği) in May 2007 to create an artificial reef for divers. It has a length of 37m and 7m width. The stern lies at 20m and descends to around 30m.

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★★★★☆ Bubble Cave

This site is on the back of the Black Island at a depth of 12 meters. The cave is full of wreckfish and tubeworms. There is light in the cave. However, do not forget your torch for a better view. One by one, swim up the chimney and be careful not to kick the sponges. It is easy to see many kinds of fragile corals.

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★★★★☆ Smuggler’s Cove

Smuggler’s Bay is famous since Ottoman Times and used by drug smugglers from Greek islands. The bay makes a deep cut on the island’s profile and it is very hard to see the bay from distance. There is also a very long and winding underwater cave system with an entrance right below the sea level.

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★★★★★ SG115 Coast Guard Wreck

SG 115 is an old coast guard ship that was sunk by BOSAD in 2007 to be an artificial reef around Black Island. After leaving the rocky coastline, across the Neptune grass, SG 115 looms in the distance. The stern is at 17 m deep and the bow is at 26m.

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★★★★★ Small Reef

Small Reef lays 200 meters from the Big Reef towards Bodrum. Lots of fish are here waiting to be seen. The depth starts at 5m (15 ft) to 26m (78ft). This site is 15 min. from the harbor by dive boat.

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★★★★☆ Medfish Deep OW - 40m

Just 5min out with the boat you can dive to 42m. Clean waters and lack of current makes it ideal for deep training. Visibility is usually 25-30m with no current. There is a thermocline from March to July at 15m, but from August to October there is none.

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★★★★☆ Medfish Deep OW - 60m

A 15-minute drive by boat from Gundogan Bay. This is a super deep freediving spot. Visibility is usually 35m+ with no current.

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★★★★★ Atabol

Atabol is the best dive site in the region. It is located between the Greek Island of Simi, a half-mile away from the Turkish mainland. The reef lies beneath a light buoy. This reef has two reef heads.

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★★★★★ Aksona Bay

This site took its name from a famous sponge hunter “Aksona Mehmet” of Bodrum. It takes about 50 minutes by boat and is for advanced and open water divers. It starts at 3 meters and then goes down to 30-35 meters.

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★★★★★ 40 Kafalar

This dive site is popular with those who like to do deep and drop-off dives. The site is between Pınar-1 wreck and Poyraz Bay. It is usually windy and choppy. The dive site has a drop-off first down to 17 m then to 45+ m.

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★★★★★ Poyraz Koyu

Poyraz Koyu is located on the back of the Black Island and takes about 45 minutes by boat. Poyraz means Northeast wind in Turkish. Following the right side, a nice slope brings you down to the first rocky reef at 16 m.

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★★★★★ Orak Adası

Orak Island is 2 hrs from Bodrum and is very famous for its deep walls. Good for all levels as well as eXtended Range dives. Another dive spot around the island is the Orak reef. Also very rich in aquatic life.

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Diving in Muğla

Mugla, located in southwestern Turkey, is a diver's paradise offering diverse underwater experiences. One of the top dive sites is the B-24 Bomber wreck near Marmaris, a historical site that's a must-visit for wreck enthusiasts. Another popular location is the Blue Hole in Fethiye, renowned for its clear waters and abundant marine life, perfect for thrilling shore dives.

Night diving in Bodrum provides a unique opportunity to observe nocturnal marine behaviors, offering an unforgettable experience. The region offers a balance between shore dives and liveaboard options, catering to different preferences and diving skill levels. From the vibrant coral reefs to the captivating wrecks, Mugla promises an engaging adventure for all divers.

The best Months to Dive in Muğla

Mugla offers diverse diving conditions throughout the year, making it a popular destination for divers. The water temperature ranges from 17°C–26°C/63°F–79°F. During the summer months, the warmer waters provide comfortable diving experiences, while the cooler winter temperatures may require thicker wetsuits.

Visibility typically ranges from 20 meters/66 feet to 30 meters/98 feet, offering clear views of underwater life. However, divers should be aware of the Meltemi winds in the summer, which can create choppy sea conditions. Although diving is possible all year, the best conditions are usually found from late spring to early autumn, with winter months being less favorable due to cooler temperatures and increased currents.

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Divers Delight Dive Center

Faralya Mah. Hisar sk. No:90 Kelebekler vadisiFethiye / Ölüdeniz, Muğla, TUR

DSD DOGADAYIZ SCUBA DIVING

Ciftlik Mahallesi Yunus Emre Sokak No 4, 48300 Mugla, TUR

TUANA DETAY DIVE CENTER

Tuana Tatil Koyu Su Sporları, Mugla, TUR

MOVE diving centre

kalemya koyu Hillside Beach Club Fethiye, 48300 mugla, TUR

Happy Bubbles Dalis Merkezi

Dayılar Sok No.3 Gümbet Mah., 48400 Bodrum, TUR

Datca Reef Diving Center

İskele Mahallesi 74 Sokak Ataturk Caddesi No:13/B D: 4, 48900 Datca / Mugla, TUR

SARIGERME DIVING

Sarigerme Mah. Hurriyet Cad. No:19/7 Ortaca, 48660 Mugla, TUR

DEEP BLUE DALIS MERKEZI

Eskicesme Mahallesi Bahriye Ucok Sokak No 6, 48400 Mugla, TUR

DIVE ACADEMY

KURTULUŞ MAH. YENAN SOK. ÇETİN BAYRAM APT. B BLOK 5/2, 26100 ESKİŞEHİR, TUR

BEST DIVE CENTER

268 Sokak Mugla / Fethiye, Mugla, TUR

MERMAID DIVING CLUB

Camkoy Mah. Fevzi Cakmak Cad.No:30, Mugla, TUR

SARIGERME DIVING CENTER

Fevziye Mah. Sarısu Sokak. Tropical Tui Resort, Mugla, TUR