

Best for beginner divers, 25m, boat entry, mild current.
Ottoman Anchor is a wreck site located off the coast of Fethiye, Turkey, featuring an ancient anchor resting on a sandy seabed at a consistent depth of 25 metres. The site is accessible only by boat and offers visibility ranging from 15 to 40 metres with mild currents. Due to the depth, divers should ensure their certification level is appropriate for 25-metre dives. Water temperatures fluctuate between 18C and 24C throughout the year. Divers must remain vigilant for boat traffic when surfacing and exercise caution regarding potential entanglement risks associated with the wreck structure.
36.80214, 28.26001
At 25 metres you will be at or near the limit of a basic Open Water certification, so confirm your qualification covers this depth with your dive centre before booking. Keep an eye on the surface during your ascent as the site is boat access only and vessel traffic in the area requires caution.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
25m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Oct
While the site is rated for beginners, the 25-metre depth is at or near the limit for basic Open Water certification, so confirm your qualification covers this depth before booking.
The site sits at a consistent depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; boat access is required.
May and October offer the best conditions for diving at this site.
Divers must remain alert for boat traffic while surfacing and exercise caution regarding entanglement risks associated with the wreck structure.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Ottoman Anchor in İçmeler. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
Ottoman Anchor in İçmeler typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ottoman Anchor in İçmeler typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.