Marmaris & İçmeler · Turkey · Reef
Keçi Island
Moray eels and octopus on the rock below the Goat Island light
Keçi (Goat) Island is a lighthouse site off Marmaris, dived from the shallows by the light into deeper water. It is a site for expert divers, with moray eels, octopus and red cardinalfish in the rock and water that changes with the new moon.
Also known as Keçi Adası, Keci Adasi, Goat Island, Keçi Island Lighthouse.
Where it is and how deep
36.8047° N, 28.2555° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The dive runs by the lighthouse from 8 m down to 38 m. Moray eels, octopus and red cardinalfish live along the way, and a lot of amphora pieces lie on the seabed. With the new moon the water here changes and builds into a soft current.
Marine life and season
- Octopus & cuttlefish
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Marmaris & İçmeler: May to October is the best time to dive; in the cooler months the water drops to about 20°C (68°F).
Dive videos
MARMARİS KEÇİ ADASI TÜPLÜ DALIŞ [MARMARIS KECI ISLAND SCUBA DIVING] · Gübüristan on YouTube
Sources
- Marmaris Diving Spots — Marmaris Travel
- OpenStreetMap — OpenStreetMap
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