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Büyükada Viranbağ
South-side hole dive with soft growth and calm-weather boat access.
Local operator required
The site is normally reached by boat and is only workable when the sea is calm enough to run the crossing.
About Büyükada Viranbağ
Büyükada Viranbağ is a south-side Prince Islands dive for divers who want a short, unusual hole feature rather than a long reef run. The highlight is a cave-like opening that drops into a deeper pocket, with soft corals, anemones, fish of all sizes, and occasional squid around the structure. Plan it as a boat-led dive that only works in windless weather and rewards good buoyancy and a light.
Research Estimate At Büyükada Viranbağ
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Where Is Büyükada Viranbağ?
Büyükada Viranbağ Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m+
Depth Note
The hole is described with a shallow entrance around 5 m; the full pocket depth is not firmly documented.
Best Season
Summer.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered south-side island water with a small cave-like hole, soft growth, and calm-weather access constraints.
Safety & Access At Büyükada Viranbağ
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The hole behaves like a small overhead-style feature, so keep buoyancy tight, carry a light, and stop before pushing into tight spaces. Only go when the boat operator says the sea is calm enough.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is limited to windless weather windows.
Legal Notes
No special permit surfaced for the site; the main limitation is weather and operator scheduling.
Local Intel For Büyükada Viranbağ
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Treat the hole as a short exploration rather than a long drift. Stay close to the guide and keep your exit line clear.
Freedive
Only the shallow approach is suitable for very limited freediving.
Snorkel
Snorkeling works only around the shallow entry; the hole is the actual draw.
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Exposure Profile at Büyükada Viranbağ
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Wildlife at Büyükada Viranbağ
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