What are the popular water activities in Turkey?
Turkey offers numerous water activities: scuba diving in Kas and Bodrum, kitesurfing and windsurfing in Alacati, traditional gulet cruises in Fethiye and Marmaris, snorkeling along the Aegean coast, and water sports in Antalya and Kemer.
Diving and underwater exploration
Kas and Bodrum are among Turkey's most renowned diving sites, with crystal-clear waters and exceptional visibility. Snorkeling also allows you to explore the seabed around the islands and bays of the Aegean coast without heavy equipment.
Water sports and sailing
- Kitesurfing and windsurfing : Alacati and Bodrum offer ideal wind conditions
- Gulet cruises : excursions on a traditional Turkish sailing boat along the turquoise coast, particularly in Fethiye and Marmaris
- Jet skiing and banana boat rides : very popular in the beach resorts of Antalya and Kemer
Best areas for water activities
The Mediterranean coast (Antalya, Kas, Kemer) and the Aegean coast (Bodrum, Alacati, Fethiye, Marmaris) concentrate most of the water sports activities thanks to their warm waters and well-developed tourist infrastructure.