Altınova Plajı

cove · Süleymanpaşa · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara

Altınova Plajı is a cove on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.

The nearest town is Süleymanpaşa.

The bay opens towards the east-south-east (123°).

One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in south-west wind.

No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.

Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-west (60°–196°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Altınova Plajı for your arrival

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.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Protected area and seagrass

Altınova 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.

Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

Tekirdağ Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography: 27 min by public transport (20)
Tekirdağ: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 35 min by public transport (20)

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

In north-east wind: Asya Port, 3 NM by sea.
In east wind: Asya Port, 3 NM by sea.
In south-east wind: Asya Port, 3 NM by sea.
In south wind: Asya Port, 3 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Barbaros, 2.2 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Barbaros Topağaç Halk Plajı cove · 0.9 NM by sea
Barbaros cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Asya Port port · 3 NM by sea
Gündal Plajı cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Kumbağ Halk Plajı cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Dereağzı Halk Plajı cove · 3.8 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind

More places – Süleymanpaşa

Barbaros cove
Gündal Plajı cove

Questions

Is Altınova Plajı sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Altınova Plajı sheltered from the sirocco?

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Asya Port, 3 NM by sea.

How deep is the water at Altınova Plajı?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Altınova Plajı?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Altınova Plajı?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.