Orak Island is a well-known dive area near Bodrum, noted for its deep wall dives. It’s described as suitable for a wide range of diver experience levels, including extended-range diving. The island also has an additional site referred to as the Orak reef, and the area is characterized as being rich in aquatic life. The bays are also visited by liveaboards and sailing boats, and the area is presented as enjoyable for non-divers and snorkelers.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Known for deep walls; extended-range dives are mentioned, but no depths are provided.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Boat traffic from liveaboards and sailing boats is present around the bays; use appropriate surface signaling and careful ascent/surface procedures.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Highlighted for deep wall diving and also suitable for extended-range dives; stated to be good for all levels.
Snorkeling
Described as good for snorkelers and non-divers in the island’s bays.
Chill / Non-diver
Positioned as enjoyable for non-divers around the bays.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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