Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a beginner-friendly dive site near the Datça Peninsula in Turkey's Aegean Sea, located near a coastal lighthouse that serves as a navigation landmark both above and below the waterline. The site provides easy, accessible diving in the warm Aegean waters with a healthy reef environment and the marine diversity characteristic of this unique junction between two seas. The underwater terrain features rocky reef extending from the lighthouse headland, with the rocky formations creating habitat for Mediterranean marine species at comfortable depths. The gentle depth profile and typically sheltered conditions make this an ideal site for newer divers, while the reef's biodiversity keeps experienced divers interested. Fish life includes the standard Mediterranean reef community in healthy numbers. Sea bream, wrasse, and damselfish provide constant activity, while the rocky overhangs shelter groupers and moray eels. Octopus are common, and the reef surfaces support colorful sponges and nudibranchs that reward patient observation. Lighthouse delivers a pleasant, accessible dive with the added charm of the navigational landmark above. The combination of easy conditions, healthy marine life, and the scenic Datça coastline creates a satisfying dive experience for visitors to Turkey's southwestern coast.