Çiftlik Köyü Anchorage Guide

The Anchorage

An open bay in front of the small village of Çiftlik. Protected from the predominant south and southeast swell but more exposed to northwest than other Hisarönü bays. Good mud holding. Simple pier where local fishing boats tie up. Village has a small shop and one or two restaurants.

Setting Your Anchor

The bottom at Çiftlik Köyü is primarily mud and sand with reliable holding when properly set. Use the following approach:

1. Approach slowly and check your depth sounder on the way in. At 4–12m, deploy at minimum 7:1 scope (84m chain at 12m depth).
2. Drop into the wind or current and pay out chain steadily as the boat drifts back — do not allow chain to pile on the anchor.
3. Set firmly in reverse. Apply moderate throttle astern for 30–60 seconds. The chain should tighten without the boat moving backwards.
4. Take a GPS bearing. Note your position once set and compare to the scope calculator to confirm you have adequate chain for the depth.

Recommended anchor types for this bottom: Rocna, Delta, CQR. See our guide to anchor types by bottom for detailed comparisons.

Overnight Anchoring & Anchor Alarm

Overnight stays at Çiftlik Köyü are feasible but require monitoring. The anchorage is exposed to N and NW and W winds.

Set your GPS anchor alarm to 70m radius before going below for the night.At 6m typical anchoring depth: 7:1 scope = 42m, swing radius ~55m. 70m recommended. The bay is more exposed to north and northwest than other Hisarönü anchorages — if the forecast shows N/NW overnight, consider Turgut or Keçi Bükü instead.

A useful provisioning stop and an authentic Turkish village experience. The small local shop carries basics. Best in settled summer conditions; move to Turgut or Keçi Bükü if northwest wind is forecast. The bay remains quiet throughout the season as it lacks the 'destination' appeal of Kızkumu.

Navigation Hazards

• More exposed to northwest than other Hisarönü bays — anchor with this in mind
• Shallow shelf near the pier — approach under engine, watch depth sounder
• Fishing nets may be set outside the bay — approach from the west to avoid

Rules & Regulations

• Permit: Not required
• Anchoring fee: Free
• Maximum stay: 11 days

For a full overview of Turkish anchoring rules, see our overnight anchoring rules by region guide.

Facilities

• Fresh water: Available
• Fuel: Not available — nearest: Çiftlik village (small shop) (0nm)
• Restaurant: 1–2 village restaurants
• Provisions: Available

Skipper's Tips

1. The small shop carries fresh bread, vegetables, and basics — useful for replenishing before heading further into the gulf
2. The local fishing families often sell fresh fish from the pier in the late afternoon — worth waiting for
3. If northwest is forecast overnight, continue to Turgut (3nm east) or Keçi Bükü (4nm west) for better shelter