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Ottoman Anchor

Marmaris, Trkiye
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Historic Ottoman anchor on a gently sloping reef.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is centered around a large, impressive anchor dating back to the Ottoman Empire. The anchor rests on a sandy slope that transitions into a rocky reef. It provides a great focal point for photographers and a habitat for typical Mediterranean marine life like octopus and moray eels.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

OctopusMoray EelGrouperSea BreamDamselfishWrasseNudibranchSponge

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth and gentle slope make it accessible for all.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 26.1°C

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