Silivri Kumluk Mevkii Halk Plajı
cove · Silivri · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Silivri Kumluk Mevkii Halk Plajı is a cove on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.
The nearest town is Silivri.
It lies in Çatalca Peninsula.
Also known as Kumluk Mevkii.
The bay opens towards the south (186°).
The only truly pleasant stop on the north coast of the Marmara west of Istanbul, in a small resort town.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-south-west (132°–244°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Room to anchor: large (about 38 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Silivri Kumluk Mevkii Halk Plajı lies in the protected area Marmara Denizi ve Adalar Special Environmental Protected Area: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (162 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Güzel Bahçe Villaları cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Semizkum Başkent-4 Site Önü Plaj cove · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Silivri
Questions
Is Silivri Kumluk Mevkii Halk Plajı sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Silivri Kumluk Mevkii Halk Plajı sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Silivri Kumluk Mevkii Halk Plajı?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 38 ha).
Can you spend the night at Silivri Kumluk Mevkii Halk Plajı?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.