The beautiful coral reefs are a sight that is sure to attract crowds of tourists and diving enthusiasts from all over the world, and understandably so. They are usually found in seas and oceans where the temperature is higher than 18 degrees Celsius and their depth reaches 50 metres. Is Turkey among these countries? Can you find coral reefs in Turkey?
Obviously, a note that we have to underline whenever speaking about coral reefs is that they are VERY sensitive to climate change. Currently, and hopefully for long, they are found in over a hundred countries around the world.
Before we start, one additional note – according to some theories, coral reefs are not allowed to appear in waters which dip below 18 degrees Celsius, which does exclude the winter season around these parts, so we’ll use a more widely-encompassing theory, so-to-speak.
Can you see coral reefs in Turkey?
If you are planning to have underwater adventures during your holiday in Turkey, we have great news for you. There are coral reefs in Turkey! You can indeed see coral reefs when diving or snorkelling in Turkey’s Aegean waters.
Coral reefs in Turkey – where will you find the best ones?
If you’re starving for some beautiful coral reefs, the Big Reef located near Bodrum is our first recommendation. You can also find some great reefs near the town of Ayvalik. A visit to Saros is also worth considering; you’ll find a beautifully colourful reef there.
So yes, you can certainly add coral reefs to the already massive list of things you can see in Turkey. If you haven’t yet seen one in your lifetime and you’re into diving or snorkelling, do consider Turkey as your next step.
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