Kuşadası · Turkey · Cave & cavern
Ada Kule Cave
A second, wide cave where a seal sometimes rests
Ada Kule is a pair of caves in the Kuşadası gulf, dived one after the other. The first lies at 9 m and is a passage of about 19 m that ends where the surface shows overhead; the second is a large, wide chamber where a seal is sometimes seen.
Also known as Adakule Cave, Adakule, Ada Kule.
Where it is and how deep
37.8883° N, 27.2633° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The first cave lies at 9 m and runs for about 19 m. At its far end the surface is in view overhead, and divers can look up out of the water before moving on. From there the route continues to the second cave, which is large and wide inside, and with some luck a seal is resting in the chamber.
Marine life and season
- Seals & sea lions
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Kuşadası: Dives run in all twelve months, and no single month stands out as the best time to come.
Know before you go
- Both caves are overhead environments: the 19 m passage of the first cave has to be swum end to end before the surface comes into view.
Dive videos
Adakule Cave - 2016/07/15 · c0smicTale on YouTube
Questions divers ask
Are there seals at Ada Kule Cave in Kuşadası?+
Sometimes. A seal can be found in the second cave, the large and wide one reached after the 19 m passage of the first, but sightings depend on luck.
Sources
- Adakule Cave dive site — ScubaGo
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