Scuba Diving in Bodrum, Turkey
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Water temperature: |
18°C (65°F) in May to 30°C (86°F) in August |
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Suit: |
7mm semi dry in cooler months, 3mm wetsuit in July and August |
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Visibility: |
20 to 40 metres (65 to 130 feet) |
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Type of diving: |
Wrecks, reefs, walls, drop-offs, caverns and tunnels |
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Marine life: |
Octopus, stingrays, groupers, barracuda, morays, sea bream, nudibranchs, seahorses and sponges. There is the possibility of seeing dolphins and turtles, but these encounters are not very common! |
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When to go: |
The diving season runs from April to November at most centers |
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How to get there: |
From the UK - A number of charter flights are available to Bodrum. UK passport holders need an entry visa, which can be purchased on landing at a cost of £10. On departure, allow for plenty of time to get through airport security as hold ups are common |





























