GPS : 36°32'23.8"N 31°59'53.1"E / 36.539954, 31.998087
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Since 1994 Alanya Region serving our country Dive Center diving Federation TSSF-CMAS membership as well as bodyworker SSI and PADI 5-star of such international organization (PADI 5 STAR GOLD PALM RESORT) with the title of leader of the quality and education of the region has become the standard. Such International Organization can deliver all levels of dive certification courses diving center, as well as promoting the experimental Diving daily courses with their underwater and diving related to the sport of disarming.
The interesting flora, the variety of underwater marine life and especially the enticing underwater caverns and caves have made Alanya a popular dive. Most of the dive sites are situated around the coastline of the Alanya Castle, the steep cliffs of which turn to dramatic dropoffs under the surface of the sea. The close proximity of these dive sites makes them easily accesible even by inflatables and diving three or four times a day is possible with the option of returning to base after each dive. The sites are also very suitable for night dives.
DIVE POINTS
Aquarium
Aquarium, 5 min. sailing distance, is the closest diving location to Alanya harbour. Depth ranges from 4 to 25 meters. This location is mainly used for educational diving. Because of it's mild (favorable) whether conditions, this spot is an ideal alternative diving site. Sea bed is composed of rocks and sea weed grass. Various underwater creatures like snails, mussels, octopus, black scorpion fish, moray, soldier fish, grouper could be observed.
Amphora
Amphora is the second closest diving location. Sailing distance is approximately 5 mins. It owes name to broken pieces of amphora. Dept is max. 29 m. This location is rich in underwater life. Various underwater creatures like grouper, moray, octopus, thornback ray and pıgfish could be observed. Sea bed is composed of rocks.
Pirate Cave
Pirate cave is a multi-purpose diving side for both inexperienced and experienced divers. Distance to Alanya Harbour is 8 to 10 mins. Minimum depth is 10 meters. While maximum depth is 32 m. Also, there is a wreck at 25 m. depth. Pirate's cave is an open and large cave, which does not impose any danger. Entrance to the cave starts at 12 m. depth. Right at the entrance is a ancient mill-stone 1 m. in diameter. Stones in the cave reflect the light, and create a fascinating fiesta of colors. Inside the cave, divers can ascent and observe bats with flashlights. Sea bed is composed of rocks. Various underwater creatures like grouper, octopus, barakuda, shellfish, thornbackray could be observed.
Terrace
Terrace is approximately 10 min. sailing distance to Alanya Harbour. Depth is between 7 to 25 m. Sea bed is steep and is composed of rocks. Generally underwater life is basically shellfish. Close to the skirts of the mountain hidden moray can be seen.
Middle Cave
Middle cave is 12 min. distance to Alanya Harbour. Depth of the location is 15 m. minimum and 34 m. maximum. Cave's enterance is located at 15 m. depth. This site is ideal for experienced divers and deep-water diving.
Lovers Cave
Lovers is 15 mins. sailing distance to Alanya Harbour. Depth is between 10 to 34 m. This site is suitable for both educational diving for inexperienced and for the experienced. Sea bed is mainly rocky. It has a lively underwater life. An ancient anchor is located at 21 m. depth. At 4 m. depth, at the skirts of the mountain is a small and closed cave.
Dilvarda (E)
Dilvarda east is located at the east of the farthest bay to Alanya Castle. Sailing distance is 17 min. Sea bed is mainly rocky. Depth is between 5-35 m. Schools of fish can be observed. This site is most suitable for educational diving.
Dilvarda (W)
Dilvarda west is located at the west of the farthest bay to Alanya Castle. Sailing distance is 20 min. Sea bed is mainly rocky. Depth is between 5 to 40 m. this side is suitable for deep-water and current diving. It is also used for educational diving. Underwater life is rich and lively. Schools of fish can also be found.
Phosphor Cave
Sailing distance to Alanya Harbour is 20 m. Depth of the location is between 8 to 33 m. There are two cave groups one at 5 m, the other at 12 m. depth. Sea bed is rocky. Underwater life is rich. This site is suitable for both licensed divers and trainees. It also allows night diving.
Broken Stone
Sailing distance to Alanya Harbour is 20 min. Depth is 5 to 20 m. Sea bed is rokcy. This is an ideal site for daily diving courses. There is a 10 meter long and 2 meter wide cave located at 4 m. depth at the skirts of the mountain. Underwater life is rich. Experienced divers can follow underwater course to Phosphorus cave.
Tunnel
Distance to Alanya Harbour is approximately 25 min. It is basically a tunnel, west of the castle, with it's enterance and exit located at 13 m. depth. Width of the tunnel is between 3-6 m. Length of it is about 42 m. Along the tunnel there are small packets (rooms). Underwater life is rich.
Rambo
Among the diving sites, Rambo is the farthest location. This, perhaps most popular diving site, is close to Cleopatra Beach. It is approximately 25 min. sailing distance to the harbour. At 13 m. depth, a 6-7 m. long tunnel, which can accomodate 5 divers, leads the way to a cave which is semi-filled with oxygen. Inside the cave there are nuınerous dropstones. Air vacuum in certain locations can each 10 meters. It resembles Damlataş cave, most famous and popular spot of alanya. Sea bed is sandy. Divers are required to swim one meter above the surface so that the water does not get blurred.
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