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Çiftlik Bay

Marmaris · Turkey

Çiftlik Bay is a deep, sheltered inlet south of Marmaris where the rocky walls descend steeply into 30 metres, covered in sponges, gorgonians, and dense algae communities that support an exceptional diversity of macro life. Loggerhead sea turtles graze the posidonia meadows in the head of the bay while Mediterranean moray eels, conger, and a remarkable variety of nudibranchs inhabit the deeper wall sections. The site's protection from swell and reliable calm conditions make it diveable year-round.

Conditions

Depth

5 to 35 m

Advanced depths

Current

Variable

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

20 to 30 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

15 to 30°C

3mm wetsuit

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 7mm wetsuit or drysuit · cold water
    • Dive computer