Çiftlik Bay
Marmaris · Turkey
Çiftlik Bay is a deep, sheltered inlet south of Marmaris where the rocky walls descend steeply into 30 metres, covered in sponges, gorgonians, and dense algae communities that support an exceptional diversity of macro life. Loggerhead sea turtles graze the posidonia meadows in the head of the bay while Mediterranean moray eels, conger, and a remarkable variety of nudibranchs inhabit the deeper wall sections. The site's protection from swell and reliable calm conditions make it diveable year-round.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 35 m
Advanced depths
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
20 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
15 to 30°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Last confirmed Sep 6, 2025 · 6 records
Very likely
Most dives
Mediterranean Moray
Last confirmed Mar 29, 2026 · 4 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Painted Comber
Last confirmed May 2, 2026 · 8 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Warty Venus Clam
Last confirmed Jul 14, 2025 · 1 records
Rare
Now and then
Chromodoris Nudibranchs
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear