

Best for beginner divers, 10-32m, boat entry, mild current.
Pirate Cave on the Alanya Coast offers a combination of a cave system and an artificial reef. The site ranges in depth from 10 to 32 metres, with shallower sections suitable for beginners. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 5 and 20 metres. As an overhead environment, the cave requires careful navigation and proximity to a guide. Access is strictly by boat due to potential surf at the shoreline. Divers should remain vigilant for boat traffic when surfacing and use a surface marker buoy. Guided tours are recommended to ensure safe exploration of the cave limits.
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Book a guided tour rather than diving independently, as the cave's overhead environment requires proper orientation and a guide who knows the safe limits for open water certified divers. Boat traffic in the area can be busy, so stay close to the vessel on the surface and keep your surface marker buoy ready for the ascent.
8 to 10 minutes from Alanya Harbour by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-32m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
20 min
Divers may encounter Turkish wrasse, white seabream, and goatfish around the artificial reef structure.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain in the shallower areas and stay close to their guide when exploring the cave.
The site depth ranges from 10 to 32 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site due to potential surf at the shoreline.
Water temperatures range from 18C in February and March to 25C in September and October.
Diving at Pirate Cave in Alanya requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Pirate Cave in Alanya. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pirate Cave in Alanya. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 25°C.