Kemer & Tekirova · Turkey · Reef
Small Island
Octopus and lobster tucked in the cracks of the rock
Small Island is a dive around one of the rocks of the Three Islands park off Tekirova. The rock runs from shallow water down to deep ground, and divers spend the dive checking the cracks in it for octopus and lobster.
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 site at the Small Island runs from about 5 m down to 40 m. The rock is split by cracks, and every one is worth a look for an octopus or a lobster.
Marine life and season
- Octopus & cuttlefish
| 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.
Sources
- Divespots | Blue World Diving Center — Blue World Diving Center
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