Kas⚠ data unverified

Turkey · Europe · Mediterranean Sea

4.2
/ 5
★★★★☆
Cave diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
🏆 Best for newcomers
Level Beginner
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
5.0
Facilities
4.5

Pros

  • Excellent visibility up to 20 m
  • 3 standout marine species
  • Best conditions in May–Oct

Cons

    Best for

    New and casual diversShore diving

    Plan your trip

    $$
    🛏️
    Suggested stay
    2–3 days
    💸
    Cost level
    Relative cost $$ · ≈ $120/day
    Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
    🏨
    Where to stay
    Shore diving from a beachfront resort or dive lodge, often just steps from the water. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
    🧭
    Real daily cost in Turkey
    Around $120/day per person · food $45 · hotel $90
    Good to know
    • Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
    • Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
    • Accessible to Open Water divers.
    • Prime season is May–Oct.
    Kas
    📷 George Chernilevsky · Public domain
    Depth
    3–30 m (10–98 ft)
    Visibility
    20 m (66 ft)
    Water temp
    17–27°C (63–81°F)
    Current
    Mild
    Best season
    May–Oct
    Certification
    Open Water
    Dive shops
    10
    Live sea temperature · (Open-Meteo)

    Why go

    Kas is a reef site in the Mediterranean Sea off Turkey, offering coral reefs and cave dives across its waters. Dives run to 30 m with around 20 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 17–27°C. Marine highlights include corals, turtles and amphora wrecks. Best season is May–Oct, typically reached by shore and boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.

    Site type
    ReefCave
    Access
    ShoreBoat

    Marine life

    coralsturtlesamphora wrecks
    Coordinates
    36.20, 29.64
    Country

    Notes from divers

    Traveler

    A highlight of the trip. I'll be back, and I'll bring my dive buddy.

    Instructor

    Reliable conditions and plenty of variety — I rate it highly for guiding.

    Anonymous

    Wasn't sure what to expect, and it completely won me over.