Vlora, Karaburun & Sazan · Albania · Wall · Cave & cavern · Reef
Devil's Bay
Sea turtles, rare in the Adriatic, along Sazan's walls
Devil's Bay is a Sazan Island bay of vertical walls, caves and reefs inside the Karaburun-Sazan marine park. It is known for sea turtles, a rather rare sight in the Adriatic, and for rays, octopus and lobsters among large numbers of fish, and the calm dive suits newly certified divers.
Also known as Devil’s Bay, Devils Bay.
Where it is and how deep
40.4941° N, 19.2802° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The dive keeps to the upper part of the bay's vertical walls, caves and reefs within 16 m, while the walls continue down to 40 m. Large numbers of fish fill the water, with rays, octopus and lobsters among them, and the bay is a place where sea turtles, a rather rare species in the Adriatic, can be found.
Marine life and season
- Sea turtles
- Octopus & cuttlefish
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Vlora, Karaburun & Sazan: Trips run all year, to Sazan as well as the peninsula; the sea is warmest from July to September and coolest in February.
Questions divers ask
Are there sea turtles at Devil's Bay on Sazan Island?+
Yes. Sea turtles, rare in this part of the Adriatic, are found in Devil's Bay, along with rays, octopus and lobsters.
Sources
- Devil's Bay – Silver Sky Diving — Silver Sky Diving
- The Best of Sazani Island – Oazi Blu — Oazi Blu Diving Center
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Reef
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Cave & cavern
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Cave & cavern
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Wreck
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Wall
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Reef
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Wreck
A Second World War cargo ship sunk by Swordfish torpedo bombers
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