Dalyan Reef (Fethiye) Dive Site — Turkey

Dalyan Reef (Fethiye) dive site in Turkey

About Dalyan Reef (Fethiye)

A colorful reef near Dalyan channel with warm water attracting loggerhead turtles that nest on nearby Iztuzu Beach. The reef features dense sponge coverage and schools of Mediterranean parrotfish. The warm, shallow waters make this an excellent beginners' dive with almost guaranteed turtle encounters.

Site Information

  • Depth: 4–16 m
  • Difficulty: beginner
  • Site type: reef
  • Current: Calm, sheltered conditions
  • Best time: May-October
  • Region: Turkey

Highlights

  • Loggerhead Turtles
  • Sponges
  • Parrotfish
  • Warm Water

Marine Life at Dalyan Reef (Fethiye)

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