Kalkan · Turkey · Reef
Camel Stone Reef
A short tunnel squeeze through the reef
A boat-dived reef near Kalkan where clouds of damselfish, amberjacks and groupers keep divers company from start to finish. Most of the dive stays between 12 and 20 m, and a short tunnel through the rock adds a squeeze to the route.
0Where it is and how deep
36.2493° N, 29.3833° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
Most of the dive runs between 12 and 20 m, among clouds of damselfish, amberjacks, two-barred bream and groupers that stay with divers throughout. A short tunnel cuts through the reef and gives a squeeze for those who swim through it. The deepest point reaches 26 m (85 ft).
Marine life and season
- Reef fish swarms
- Trevally & jacks
- Groupers
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair |
Season follows Kalkan: The sea warms abruptly in late May or early June and stays warm into November; winter water drops to about 16 °C.
Questions divers ask
What certification does Camel Stone Reef need?+
Most of the dive stays between 12 and 20 m and the deepest point reaches 26 m, so Advanced Open Water fits the profile.
Sources
- Camel Stone Reef dive site — PADI
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