Dive-site story
Located off the southern coast of Karaada near Bodrum, Paçoz Bay holds an intentionally scuttled Douglas C-47 Dakota military transport aircraft. Sunk as an artificial reef project, the plane rests across a sloping sandy seabed. Winter swells have separated the fuselage and wings over time, leaving open sections to inspect alongside adjacent rocky drop-offs.
Intact cockpit and detached fuselage sections across the sand
Mediterranean groupers and moray eels sheltering inside the airframe
Sheltered bay with calm descents
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings the warmest water and clearest visibility 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 | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| DamselfishChromis chromis | Common |
Marine forecast
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