Kadırga Koyu Anchorage Guide

The Anchorage

Best holding area on the SW and W side of the cove. Small rock on N side of entrance has 9m clearance — stay aware. Sand over rock bottom provides good holding when the anchor is properly set.

Setting Your Anchor

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

1. Approach slowly and check your depth sounder on the way in. At 10–15m, deploy at minimum 7:1 scope (105m chain at 15m 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. See our guide to anchor types by bottom for detailed comparisons.

Overnight Anchoring & Anchor Alarm

Overnight stays at Kadırga Koyu are feasible but require monitoring. The anchorage is exposed to N and NE winds.

Set your GPS anchor alarm to 60m radius before going below for the night.60m covers normal swing off the SW/W shore. This cove is exposed to N/NE — the meltemi direction. Fine for a daytime swim stop when meltemi is light, but overnight requires caution if N/NE forecast exceeds 15 knots.

Best May–June and September–October when N/NE winds are lighter. July–August meltemi can make overnight uncomfortable. Daytime use is excellent in any settled weather.

Navigation Hazards

• Small exposed rock on N side of entrance — 9m clearance but note its position; keep to the S side of the channel
• Exposed to N/NE (meltemi direction) — not suitable for overnight when N winds exceed 15 knots
• No facilities whatsoever — complete self-sufficiency required
• Daytime tour-boat traffic 11:00–16:00 in peak season

Rules & Regulations

• Permit: Not required
• Anchoring fee: Free
• Restrictions: No facilities, no shore rescue. Small exposed rock on N side of entrance — stay aware of its position.

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: Turunc (4nm)
• Restaurant: None — nearest provisions at Turunc (4nm)
• Provisions: None on site — Turunc (4nm)

Skipper's Tips

1. Arrive after 16:00 when tour boats depart — the cove becomes completely quiet and the water is pristine
2. Best used as a daytime swim stop en route between Marmaris and Kumlubük/Turunc
3. The cool upwelling water makes this one of the best snorkelling spots on the Bozburun Peninsula
4. Best overnight June and September when N/NE winds are lighter; always check the forecast
5. Take all provisions — nothing is available ashore