Dive-site story
Kurşun Burnu sits along the eastern coastline of Büyükada in Istanbul's Princes' Islands. Divers descend over a rocky headland that gives way to boulders, steep slopes, and sandy flats typical of the Sea of Marmara. A noticeable thermocline often divides the brackish surface layer from cold, salty bottom currents originating in the Mediterranean, creating dynamic conditions and supporting diverse Mediterranean-Marmara marine communities.
Submerged boulders and rocky drop-offs coated in tube anemones and sponges
Patches of yellow and red gorgonians clinging to deeper rocky outcrops
Convenient access for boat trips departing from mainland Istanbul
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn offers calmer surface conditions and warmer upper water layers.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow GorgonianEunicella cavolini | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean Tube AnemoneCerianthus membranaceus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black ScorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spider CrabMaja squinado | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| SeahorseHippocampus guttulatus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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