Kemer & Tekirova · Turkey · Reef · Cave & cavern
Amphora Reef
A tunnel cave through a field of rocks between two islands
Amphora Reef is a large field of rocks lying between two of the Three Islands off Tekirova. One side suits beginners and the other experienced divers, and a tunnel cave through the rocks makes an exciting passage for newer divers and pros alike.
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 is a wide field of rocks between two of the islands, with an average depth of 5 m to 20 m. Beginners stay on one side and experienced divers take the other. Passing through the tunnel cave in the rocks is exciting for newer divers and experienced ones alike.
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 | 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.
Dive videos
"Амфора риф"/"Amphora Reef". 28.04.2024 · yumorozoff on YouTube
Sources
- Divespots | Blue World Diving Center — Blue World Diving Center
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