Discover a Different Side of Çandarlı
Beyond the coastline of the northern Aegean lies another world. Explore the underwater landscapes and marine life around Çandarlı with the local knowledge of Derin Diving Center.
A connection with the sea
Çandarlı is known for its harbour, coastal scenery and long relationship with the Aegean Sea. Under the surface, rocky habitats and changing underwater light create a world worth discovering. The right dive starts with local knowledge, preparation and respect for the environment.
Our centre →Meet Sırrı Hoca
Sırrı Özşen, affectionately known as Sırrı Hoca, has been a familiar name among divers visiting Çandarlı for many years. His knowledge of the local area and his connection with the underwater photography community are central to the story of Derin Diving Center.
Sırrı Hoca →Prepare to explore
Discover Çandarlı's historically recorded dive sites, local place names and underwater heritage with Derin Dive Center.
Explore →Five local names from the diving heritage of Çandarlı.
Kız Kulesi
Discover the history, local context and underwater photography of Kız Kulesi near Çandarlı, Türkiye.
Kara Ada
Discover the history, local context and underwater photography of Kara Ada near Çandarlı, Türkiye.
İki Banko
Discover the history, local context and underwater photography of The Two Underwater Banks near Çandarlı, Türkiye.
Maltepe Burnu
Discover the history, local context and underwater photography of Maltepe Cape near Çandarlı, Türkiye.
Küçük Ada / Taksi
Discover the history, local context and underwater photography of Küçük Ada / Taksi near Çandarlı, Türkiye.
Find your diving experience
Your First Underwater Experience
Curious about your first scuba experience in Çandarlı? Learn about preparation, safety, equipment and how to enquire.
Learn to Dive, One Step at a Time
Ask about current diving courses and training programmes in Çandarlı, including requirements and recognised certifications.
Underwater Photography in Çandarlı
Explore underwater photography in Çandarlı, from dive preparation to image credits. Learn how to share your photographs with the centre’s archive.
From the centre’s photo archive
Diving journal
A Photographer Meets Çandarlı
In the article dated 2013, photographer Bülent Şelli explains the contribution of the dives he performed with Sırrı Özşen in Çandarlı to underwater photography.
Invisible Creatures of Çandarlı Bay: Markiz Island Study
Invisible Creatures of Çandarlı Bay: Markiz Island Study. Explore diving culture, preparation and marine life around Çandarlı in the Northern Aegean.
In Which Season to Plan Diving at Çandarlı?
In which season to plan diving at Çandarlı? Explore diving culture, preparation and marine life around Çandarlı in the Northern Aegean.
Contact Sırrı Hoca
Planning to dive in Çandarlı, enquire about training or discuss a local dive site? Contact Sırrı Hoca to talk through your plans.
Sırrı Hoca · Sırrı Özşen
+90 532 297 45 95Address: Çandarlı Mh, 122. Sk. No:2, 35980 Dikili/İzmir, Türkiye