Ildiz Reef
Bodrum · Turkey
Ildiz Reef is a submerged rocky pinnacle system rising from sandy bottom to within a few metres of the surface, draped in gorgonian fans and encrusting coralline algae that support one of the most diverse fish communities in the Bodrum area. Large dentex cruise the open water above the pinnacle while grouper hold station in the deeper crevices, and nudibranchs pepper the algae-covered rocks throughout the year. The site's position in moderate current brings excellent visibility and a steady supply of nutrients that keep the reef productive.
Conditions
Depth
8 to 35 m
Advanced depths
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
20 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
14 to 29°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Greek Tortoise
Last confirmed Jun 20, 2026 · 40 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Roughtail Rock Agama
Last confirmed Jun 24, 2026 · 41 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Chocolate-Band Snail
Last confirmed Jun 24, 2026 · 24 records
Very likely
Most dives
House Sparrow
Last confirmed Jun 20, 2026 · 21 records
Very likely
Most dives
Laughing Dove
Last confirmed Jun 26, 2026 · 21 records
Very likely
Most dives
Dusky Grouper
Last confirmed Oct 19, 2025 · 6 records
Very likely
Most dives
Common Dentex
Last confirmed Aug 24, 2024 · 1 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Common Octopus
Last confirmed Jul 8, 2025 · 4 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Gear