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In recent years, Turkey has become an increasingly attractive destination for divers offering warm, clear water, a large variety of sites, quality accommodation and a good range of activities for non - divers.

Turkey's main diving area is the west and south coast in the Mediterranean, particularly around the resorts of Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Oludeniz and Kas.

Diving conditions are generally excellent throughout the diving season from April to November with visibility up to 30 metres and water temperature well above 20° C.

Underwater landscape is typically a varied selection of reefs, walls, drop-offs and caverns.

Marine life is less abundant than in tropical seas but includes grouper, rays, moray eels, turtles and octopi.

There are no diveable wrecks around Fethiye/Oludeniz, and some areas it is not legal to dive, however there are still many sights to see.

Observant divers may be able to catch a glimpse of seahorses in some areas and there is an abundance of nudibranch.

Many sites also boast amphora and other pottery remains (look but dont touch - please remember to take only photographs, leave only bubbles).

The good visibility, warm water and landscape features make Turkey a good option for divers of all abilities.