Turunc Anchorage Guide

Anchoring Zones

Turunc has 2 distinct anchoring zones, each with different depth, holding, and exposure characteristics. Choose the zone that matches your boat size and the expected overnight conditions.

Setting Your Anchor

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

1. Approach slowly and check your depth sounder on the way in. At 5–12m, 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. Snorkel to verify. Given the fair holding here, it is strongly recommended to snorkel down and visually confirm the anchor is buried in sand, not resting on rock.

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

Overnight Anchoring & Anchor Alarm

Overnight stays at Turunc are feasible but require monitoring. The anchorage is exposed to W and SW winds.

Set your GPS anchor alarm to 55m radius before going below for the night.Set 55m in the main bay; reduce to 50m in the SE creek corner. Strong westerlies send swell into the open bay — if W/SW exceeds 20 knots overnight, use the concrete quay for stern-to berthing instead.

May–October. The quay gets very busy in July–August; the anchorage is calmer. Spring and autumn offer ideal conditions with fewer charter boats. The village closes in winter.

Navigation Hazards

• Reef off Zeytin Burnu (W headland): extends ~180m at ~1m depth — approach from NW, never from W
• Rocky patches on the N side of the bay near Dümbek Burnu — avoid anchoring close to the N shore
• Isolated rocks around Sarp Burnu (E headland) — stay in the main channel
• Tour-boat and water-taxi wash 11:00–16:00 in high season
• Western swell enters when strong westerlies blow — SE creek corner is the refuge

Rules & Regulations

• Permit: Not required
• Anchoring fee: Free (anchoring). Quay fees apply for stern-to berths.
• Maximum stay: 11 days
• Restrictions: Reef off Zeytin Burnu (W tip) — give 200m clearance when entering from W. Swimming zones on the beach — no anchoring within 100m.

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

Facilities

• Fresh water: Available
• Fuel: Not available — nearest: Turunc village (0.2nm)
• Restaurant: Full range of village restaurants, cafes, and bars; fresh fish markets
• Provisions: Available

Skipper's Tips

1. For best overnight, anchor in the SE corner near the creek mouth with long scope — deepest protection from any W swell
2. The concrete quay fills fast in summer; arrive by 14:00 for a berth or call the harbourmaster on VHF 16
3. The ancient city of Amos is a 30-minute hike from the bay — spectacular views reward the climb
4. Turkish bath (hamam) available in the village — a popular post-sail treat
5. Water taxi to Marmaris and İçmeler makes provisioning easy without moving the boat