Cennet Koyu Anchorage Guide

The Anchorage

Small, completely wild cove. No facilities. Anchor in 6–8m in the centre. Exposed to S/SE — check forecast carefully before committing for the night.

Setting Your Anchor

The bottom at Cennet Koyu is primarily sand and pebble with reliable holding when properly set. Use the following approach:

1. Approach slowly and check your depth sounder on the way in. At 5–10m, deploy at minimum 7:1 scope (70m chain at 10m 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, Mantus. See our guide to anchor types by bottom for detailed comparisons.

Overnight Anchoring & Anchor Alarm

Overnight stays at Cennet Koyu are feasible but require monitoring. The anchorage is exposed to S and SE winds.

Set your GPS anchor alarm to 50m radius before going below for the night.50m in this small cove. If southerlies are forecast, do not stay overnight — move to the main Selimiye bay (3nm NE, Hisarönü Gulf) which offers superior all-round shelter.

Best June–September when S winds are rare. May and October carry higher southerly risk — monitor forecasts carefully.

Navigation Hazards

• S/SE exposure — can become dangerous overnight if southerlies develop; always check forecast before committing
• Small cove with very limited swinging room — set minimum chain
• No shore assistance available — carry full safety kit

Rules & Regulations

• Permit: Not required
• Anchoring fee: Free
• Restrictions: No facilities. No road access. Total self-sufficiency required.

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: Bozburun (Hisarönü region) (4nm)
• Restaurant: None — nearest provisions at Bozburun (Hisarönü region) (4nm)
• Provisions: None on site — Bozburun (Hisarönü region) (4nm)

Skipper's Tips

1. Best used when N/NW is the dominant forecast and southerlies are not expected
2. If any S in the forecast, anchor at Selimiye (3nm NE in the Hisarönü Gulf) instead
3. Some of the clearest water on the Bozburun Peninsula — snorkelling is exceptional
4. Completely dark at night — outstanding stargazing
5. Take everything you need: food, water, entertainment