Nirvana Beach

★★★★★ (79)

The site is in front of the Nirvana hotels beach area. It’s suitable for beginners and OWD courses. Mostly possible to see more then 15 different local marine life.

Many groupers, cuttlefish, crabs and nudibraches, as well as travellies. Sandy bottom with Stony areas.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

SCUBADO DIVE & TRAINING CENTER

SCUBADO DIVE & TRAINING CENTER

Istinye Mahallesi Cayir Caddesi No:48 Ic Kapi NO:1 Sariyer, 34000 Istanbul, Turkey

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Oasis (★4.5)

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