Limanağzı Anchorage Guide

The Anchorage

Deep-water fjord entry on the Kaş approaches. Very deep — anchoring difficult in the main channel. Head toward the inner section for shallower ground (10–15m). Rock and sand bottom; holding is fair at best. Best used as a temporary stop.

Setting Your Anchor

The bottom at Limanağzı is primarily rock and sand with variable holding that requires extra attention. Use the following approach:

1. Approach slowly and check your depth sounder on the way in. At 10–30m, deploy at minimum 7:1 scope (210m chain at 30m 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. Snorkel to verify. Given the fair holding here, it is strongly recommended to snorkel down and visually confirm the anchor is buried in rock, not resting on sand.

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

Overnight Anchoring & Anchor Alarm

Overnight stays at Limanağzı are feasible but require monitoring. The anchorage is exposed to S winds.

Set your GPS anchor alarm to 60m radius before going below for the night.60m in the inner shallower section. Limanağzı is a steep-sided fjord with very deep water — anchoring requires care to find suitable ground of 10–20m. The fjord geometry provides good protection from the north, but the southern opening is exposed. Monitor carefully overnight.

May–October as a daytime stop. Overnight only in perfectly settled conditions due to depth and exposure challenges. The scenery is best appreciated from the anchorage on a calm summer afternoon.

Navigation Hazards

• Very deep water in the main fjord section (20–40m) — anchor only in the inner end where depths reduce to 10–15m
• Rock bottom makes holding unreliable — snorkel to verify anchor placement
• Southern opening provides some S/SW exposure — not a comfortable all-weather anchorage
• Limited swinging room due to fjord walls — stern line to the cliff or rocks is the standard approach

Rules & Regulations

• Permit: Not required
• Anchoring fee: Free
• Restrictions: Deep water in the main channel — anchor only in the inner section where depths are 10–20m. Stern line to rocks ashore is strongly recommended.

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

Facilities

• Fresh water: Not available on site
• Fuel: Not available — nearest: Kaş town (3nm)
• Restaurant: None — nearest provisions at Kaş town (3nm)
• Provisions: None on site — Kaş town (3nm)

Skipper's Tips

1. Take a stern line ashore to the limestone cliff — standard practice in this type of fjord anchorage
2. Use as a lunchtime stop on the Kaş approaches rather than an overnight destination
3. The water clarity under the cliff walls is exceptional — excellent snorkelling in 0–15m
4. For overnight, continue to Kaş harbour or anchor at Çukurbağ Peninsula (more comfortable)