

Best for advanced divers, Up to 30m, boat entry, mild current.
Chimney Cave in Fethiye is a technical dive site featuring a vertical chimney passage that connects various depths down to 30 metres. This site combines cave penetration with open-water wall diving, necessitating advanced certification and cave training. The overhead environment requires precise buoyancy control and reliable lighting. Currents are generally mild, though visibility varies significantly, impacting the ability to navigate the cave interior. Water temperatures range from 18C to 24C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include Indian Lionfish, Dusky Grouper, Turkish Wrasse, European Parrotfish, pufferfish, rock cod, gurnard, goatfish, painted comber, Madeira rockfish, bream, two-banded seabream, and rabbitfish.
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Confirm current visibility conditions with your dive operator before committing to the cave sections, as poor visibility inside an overhead environment elevates the risk significantly. Check locally regarding facilities, as nothing is confirmed at this site.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Mild
No, this site is for advanced divers only. It requires specific cave training and advanced certification due to the overhead environment and depth.
Access to this site is by boat only. You must arrange transport with a local dive operator.
The vertical chimney passage reaches depths down to 30 metres.
No, this is a technical dive site involving cave penetration and depths up to 30 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Species recorded around this area include Indian Lionfish, Dusky Grouper, Turkish Wrasse, European Parrotfish, pufferfish, rock cod, gurnard, goatfish, painted comber, Madeira rockfish, bream, two-banded seabream, and rabbitfish.
The site presents risks associated with deep diving and an overhead environment. Poor visibility inside the cave can significantly increase these risks.
Diving at Chimney Cave in Marmaris requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Chimney Cave in Marmaris. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
Chimney Cave in Marmaris typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.