Turkey

Silifke

Silifke sits inland along the Taurus Mountains in southern Türkiye, not a coastal dive hub. The city itself isn’t on the sea, and diving is more likely found in the nearby Mediterranean coastline within a reasonable drive. The record indicates several dive sites nearby in the wider Mersin region, including coastal access points to the eastern Mediterranean. If you’re visiting Silifke, plan day trips to the coast for open-water diving with local centers along the Mersin coastline offering boat trips, wrecks, and reef sites. For freshwater options, there are no prominent local dive sites in Silifke itself, so divers typically combine travel to coastal or quarry sites elsewhere in Türkiye for training or leisurely dives.

Essential information for traveling in Turkey

About Turkey

Sea
Aegean Sea, Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin, ...
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Languages
TR
Demonym
Turkish
Phone prefix
+90

Practicalities

Currency
TRY
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type F, Type C
Airports
IST SAW ESB ADB AYT

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Silifke

Nearby Dive Sites (25)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Silifke

The best time to dive in Silifke

The best months to dive in Silifke are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (27-30°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
12 °C 19 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
9 °C 17 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
16 °C 18 °C 9/10
04 - Apr.
18 °C 19 °C 8/10
05 - May
22 °C 22 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 26 °C 9/10
07 - Jul.
29 °C 28 °C 9/10
08 - Aug.
30 °C 30 °C 9/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 29 °C 9/10
10 - Oct.
22 °C 26 °C 9/10
11 - Nov.
19 °C 24 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
13 °C 21 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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