Yilmaz Cave

Fethiye, Turkey

Depth

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Yilmaz Cave

Fethiye, Turkey

Depth

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Yilmaz Cave

This beautiful cave was discovered and named by Colonel Yilmaz. Once inside, you will need a flash as the visibility decreases. Abundant marine life and beautiful corals encrusts this cave. Strong currents makes this dive suitable for intermediate and advanced level divers only.

Yilmaz Cave Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave, Rock, Drift, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

5% at 5m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Clown Fish
Cray Fish
Fork Tails
Groupers
Moray Eels
Octopus
Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.
Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.
High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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