Plongée à Bodrum — Turkey

Bodrum combines world-class nightlife and ancient history with surprisingly good Aegean diving. The area's wrecks, including cargo ships and military vessels, are complemented by reef sites hosting groupers and octopuses. Turkey's affordability makes it unbeatable value for the quality on offer.

Score
68.1
Visibilité
10–30m
Température
15–27°C
Meilleurs mois
May, June, July
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World Class
Beginner Friendly
Bodrum
TurkeyEurope
68.1

SCORE

37.0344°N

27.4305°E

Bodrum combines world-class nightlife and ancient history with surprisingly good Aegean diving. The area's wrecks, including cargo ships and military vessels, are complemented by reef sites hosting groupers and octopuses. Turkey's affordability makes it unbeatable value for the quality on offer.

Turkey's Aegean Wreck and Reef Capital

Visibility10–30 m
Temperature15–27°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$65
Best MonthsMay, June, July, August
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML60.0CH38.0VIS68.0SV72.0TMP68.0DA68.0OP72.0TS85.0GT78.0VAL85.0CRD58.0SP65.0

Marine Life

60.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
58
Megafauna Encounters
45
Reef Fish Abundance
62
Macro Life
58
Endemic Species
52
Marine Life Diversity
60.0
Coral & Reef Health
38.0
Visibility & Conditions
68.0
Dive Site Variety
72.0
Water Temperature
68.0
Depth & Access
68.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
85.0
Getting There
78.0
Value & Cost
85.0
Crowding
58.0
Social Proof
65.0

Dive Types

reefwreckwallcave

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Bodrum Castle and Museum of Underwater ArchaeologyBodrum marina nightlifeEphesus day tripTurkish bath experience

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Bodrum Castle
  • Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
  • Museum of Underwater Archaeology

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber15 km — Bodrum State Hospital Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital5 km

Chamber at Bodrum State Hospital; well-serviced tourist area

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Motif Diving

PADI

4.7
280 reviewsNITROX

Aegean Pro Dive Center

SSI

4.6
195 reviewsNITROX
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