Turkey · Akyarlar/Turgutreis area

Kargi Island

Also known as: Kargı Adası

Best time to dive

April to November

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Contested - one listing calls it snorkel-suitable, but strong currents and boat-only wall entry make this LIMITED at best - VERIFY

Safety notes

Strong currents, boat-only entry/exit, possible entanglement/navigation risk in reef structure (unconfirmed detail)

Permits & fees

No site-specific fee found; national 'Regulation on Diving with Equipment as a Sport in Turkish Territorial Waters' applies generally - amount '-'

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Bodrum

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.