Dive-site story
Located along the rocky base of the Alanya castle peninsula, Pirate Cave features an expansive cavern system cut directly into the limestone cliffs. Divers navigate around submerged boulders near the wide entrance before moving into dim recesses where light shafts pierce the water from surface crevices. The surrounding topography transitions into rocky slopes and rocky ledges that harbor classic Mediterranean marine fauna.
Atmospheric light beams filtering through ceiling fissures into the cavern entrance
Sheltered rock crevices sheltering octopuses and moray eels
Interesting swim-throughs around large limestone boulders outside the cave entrance
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warm water temperatures and optimal water clarity occur throughout late spring, summer, and autumn.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean ParrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common | ||||||||||||
| CardinalfishApogon imberbis | Common |
Marine forecast
