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Island 5–30 m, swim-out/boat; dentex, pandora, dusky grouper, good rocky structure, current present. Coords approx.
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Open the seafloor mapIsland 5–30 m, swim-out/boat; dentex, pandora, dusky grouper, good rocky structure, current present. Coords approx.
Google MapsSouth sheltered edge, rock 0–15 m, shore; 'like a lake', calm. Coords approx.
Google MapsNorth cape, rock/deep edge 0–20 m, shore/boat; meltemi-exposed. Coords approx.
Google MapsIsland wade along an ancient causeway, rock 0–15 m, shore; WARNING: do not fish over the Myndos ruins. Verified coord.
Google MapsIslet 5–25 m, swim-out/boat; dentex, sea bream, pandora, good rocky structure, current present. Coords approx.
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Rules change and the 6/2 tebliğ renews in September 2028. Before heading out, check with the district agriculture directorate (il/ilçe müdürlüğü) and the coast guard (Sahil Güvenlik); as a tourist, get the permit or go with a licensed guide.
Gümüşlük combines calm water with heritage caution. The inner side is described as sheltered, almost lake-like, with 8-12 m visibility, while the outer points take the meltemi. Tavşan Adası is reached on foot along the ancient causeway, but the ancient harbour of Myndos is a first-degree SIT; anchoring has been penalised, no direct fishing ban was found, yet the status is sensitive and undefined, so do not fish over ruins. The north cape toward Koyunbaba is 0-20 m rock/deep edge and exposed; Karabakla is the quieter southern 0-15 m rock edge. Legally, the local calm changes nothing: since 1 January 2026 the Amatör Balıkçı Belgesi must show the diving method, with breath-hold only and no night spearfishing.
Tavşan Adası is the heritage-sensitive row, the north cape is the meltemi-exposed one, and Karabakla is the sheltered southern edge. Good visibility is not permission to fish over Myndos ruins.
| Spot | Type | Depth | Level | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavşan Adası | Rocky shore | 0-15m | Intermediate | Shore | Island reached by the ancient causeway, 0-15 m rock; do not fish over the Myndos ruins and verify the sensitive local status. |
| North cape toward Koyunbaba | Rocky point | 0-20m | Experienced | Shore or boat | North cape toward Koyunbaba, 0-20 m rock/deep edge; shore or boat, exposed to the meltemi. |
| Karabakla | Rock/sand shore | 0-15m | Intermediate | Shore | South sheltered rock edge, 0-15 m from shore; local notes describes this side as lake-like calm. |
Archaeology and wind. Around Tavşan Adası, the Myndos SIT makes local confirmation and avoiding ruins the first rule. Outside, the meltemi hits the points while the inner water can stay sheltered; the islet channel also has current. Keep the national permit, breath-hold method and night ban in the same pre-dive check.
No. local notes say the area is sensitive/undefined and should be verified locally; do not fish over ruins.
Karabakla and the inner side are the sheltered read; the north cape takes the meltemi.
The Amatör Balıkçı Belgesi must include the diving method from 1 January 2026.
No. Use breath-hold only.
No. The national night ban applies here as well.
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