Big Cave
Also known as: Buyuk Magara
Best time to dive
May to October; September to October
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - cave mouth and interior lie at 27m+ and are not accessible without scuba
Safety notes
Deep dive well beyond standard recreational no-deco limits (bottom 40-44m+); torn fishing nets reported near the cave gate; fine silt/sand on the bottom that reduces visibility if disturbed; cave/overhead environment requires composure and lights
Permits & fees
No special permit found beyond standard registration with a licensed Turkish dive center
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Kas
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.