Fethiye & Ölüdeniz · Turkey · Reef · Night
Dalyan Bay
A shallow first-dive bay that also works as a night dive
Area photo: Dan Taylor · CC BY 2.0
Dalyan Bay is a bay on the Fethiye day-boat route and one of the most ideal on this coast for divers who are new to the sport. The bottom stays within 10 m, and the bay is also very suitable for night dives, with sea slugs and octopuses among the fish.
Also known as Dalyan Koyu.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Fethiye & Ölüdeniz and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The whole dive stays in water no deeper than 10 m. Sea slugs, colourful fish and octopuses are the creatures to look for on the bay floor, and after dark the same shallow bay is used as a night dive.
Marine life and season
- Nudibranchs
- Octopus & cuttlefish
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair |
Season follows Fethiye & Ölüdeniz: September and October pair warm sea with cooler air; winter brings heavy rain, strong winds and many closed facilities.
Sources
- Where to Take a Fethiye Diving Tour — Ada Yacht Sailing
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