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Coastal PDF with Frenk wall and nearby bay depth/context references.
Short boat ride from Kalkan to a sheltered wall site with clear water, ancient pottery on the seabed, and calm-window fallback value.
About Frenk Bay
Frenk Bay is a sheltered boat dive off Kalkan with a wall-and-reef mix, ancient amphora fragments on the seabed, and a reputation as a calm fallback when southerly winds roughen nearby sites. It suits newer divers moving into wall diving, with a shallow top, clear water, and a relaxed boat-briefed setup.
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Research Estimate At Frenk Bay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Frenk Bay?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Frenk Bay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Public guides describe a shallow top around 5 m with the wall dropping to roughly 20 m, while related Frenk wall variants run deeper.
Best Season
Warm-season and shoulder-season boat dives; useful when southerly winds make exposed sites less comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Well sheltered, very clear, and usually modest-stream. The site is a practical fallback when more exposed walls are windy.
Safety & Access At Frenk Bay
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the amphora fragments and wall edge, and plan your turn so you do not drift too deep on the drop-off.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal way in. Use a local operator and follow pickup timing and briefing instructions.
Legal Notes
No unusual public access restrictions surfaced in the research; follow standard Turkish coastal rules and the operator briefing.
Local Intel For Frenk Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A good first wall dive after OW training, with a shallow top and a steady drop along the wall.
Wildlife at Frenk Bay
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Frenk Bay
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Frenk Bay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
