Fethiye & Ölüdeniz · Turkey · Cave & cavern · Wall
Sariyarlar Bay
A series of tunnels at the foot of a 30 m drop-off
Area photo: Dan Taylor · CC BY 2.0
Sariyarlar Bay is a Fethiye site of tunnels, archways and a cavern full of shrimp and other small creatures. The reef top lies at 12 m and drops off to 30 m, where a series of tunnels opens in the rock, with the deepest water reaching 40 m.
Also known as Sarıyarlar.
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 dive starts on the top of the site at 12 m. From there a drop-off falls to 30 m, after which a series of tunnels opens in the rock. The site also has archways and a cavern filled with shrimp and other little creatures, and its deepest water reaches 40 m.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| 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.
Dive videos
fethiye, sarıyarlar tünel dalışları, 3 · Kayropratisyen on YouTube
Sources
- Amphora Bay And Beyond: Diving Turkey's Fethiye — Just Gotta Dive
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