Büyükada Kurşun Burnu

Exciting drift dive with abundant macro life near Istanbul.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a fascinating underwater experience near Büyükada, one of the Princess Islands in Istanbul. The area is known for strong currents, which creates an exciting environment and attracts abundant marine life. It’s particularly well-suited for macro photographers seeking close-up encounters with various species. Due to the current strength, it's also ideal for experienced deep divers. Visibility may vary depending on conditions.

It's a great location for exploring diverse underwater ecosystems.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

drift divestrong currentsmacro photographyadvanced onlyboat dive

Marine Life

ScorpionfishSea bassGobyWrasseNudibranchsCrabsShrimp

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Characterized by strong currents and suitable for experienced deep divers.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Strong

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