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
Plan your trip
$$🛏️
Suggested stay
2–3 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $120/day
Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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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.
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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.
📷 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
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
A highlight of the trip. I'll be back, and I'll bring my dive buddy.
Reliable conditions and plenty of variety — I rate it highly for guiding.
Wasn't sure what to expect, and it completely won me over.