Kemer & Tekirova · Turkey · Reef · Pinnacle
Adventure Reef
The fourth of the Three Islands, which never broke the surface
Adventure Reef is the fourth island of the Three Islands group, a reef that never reached the surface. Small fish hide in its rock, larger fish come to hunt them, and Caretta turtles are often seen, while drifts over the reef are not unusual.
Where it is and how deep
36.4996° N, 30.5540° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The reef rises from the seabed without reaching the surface, and dives on it go as deep as 35 m. Fish find a quiet hideaway in the rock, bigger fish patrol for the smaller ones, and Caretta turtles are often seen here.
Marine life and season
- Sea turtles
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Fair |
Season follows Kemer & Tekirova: Diving is best from late May to early September, when the water is at its warmest.
Know before you go
- Drifts are not unusual on Adventure Reef, which sits in open water off the islands.
Sources
- Divespots | Blue World Diving Center — Blue World Diving Center
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