

Best for intermediate divers, 5-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Kekova Sunken City features ancient Lycian ruins submerged along the Turquoise Coast. The site offers a diverse topography including reefs, canyons, caves, and wreck structures across a depth range of 5 to 40 metres. Divers access the site via boat, which is necessary to manage the significant depths and potential currents. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 40 metres, though it is best mid-morning before boat traffic disturbs the sediment. The cave and swim-through sections require a torch for navigation. This site is suitable for intermediate divers, and night diving is available. Facilities including air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours are available in the Kaş Harbor area.
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Visibility is consistently at its best mid-morning before any boat traffic disturbs the sediment around the shallower ruins, so aim to splash early. The cave and swim-through sections require a torch even during daylight hours, so carry one regardless of the time of your dive.
Accessible by boat tours from nearby towns such as Demre, Üçağız, or Çıralı.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site features a depth range of 5 to 40 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers, and an Advanced Open Water certification is the minimum requirement.
Access is by boat only, which is required to manage the depth and currents at the site.
The site is primarily a dive location due to the depth of the ruins and the nature of the overhead environments.
Hazards include significant depth, overhead environments, and currents that can strengthen.
Diving at Kekova Sunken City in Demre requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Kekova Sunken City in Demre. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Kekova Sunken City in Demre. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit Kekova Sunken City in Demre are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Kekova Sunken City in Demre typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kekova Sunken City in Demre typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.