Dive-site story
Located off Karaada near Bodrum, Paçoz Bay is home to an intentionally scuttled Douglas C-47 Dakota aircraft. Sunk by the local diving association to form an artificial reef, the vintage military transport plane sits on a sloping sandy seabed. Storm action over the years has broken the fuselage into distinct sections, opening up interior frames to ambient light and creating shelter for resident Mediterranean fauna.
Well-preserved cockpit and wing structures resting on a clean sand slope
Spacious cargo hold allowing safe external viewing and penetration for qualified divers
Diverse Aegean fish species sheltering inside the fuselage and under the wings
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn deliver the warmest water and most settled sea conditions around Bodrum.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black ScorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| DamselfishChromis chromis | Common |
Marine forecast
